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I have pots and over the years my resting heart rate went from 65 to 50 not exercising, i used to be very athletic in my early teens but now 31. since i started lifting weights for an hour a day my resting hr is now 40. is this from the weight lift?

Q: i have pots and over the years my resting heart rate went from 65 to 50 not exercising, i used to be very athletic in my early teens but now 31. since i started lifting weights for an hour a day my resting hr is now 40. is this from the weight lift?

: It's possible that one's uptick exercise regimen contributes to a lower resting heart rate...this is a "training effect".

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

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It's possible that one's uptick exercise regimen contributes to a lower resting heart rate...this is a "training effect".

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Answered 10/14/2022

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A member asked:

I have pots and over the years my resting heart rate went from 65 to 50 not exercising, i used to be very athletic in my early teens but now 31. since i started lifting weights for an hour a day my resting hr is now 40. is this from the weight lift?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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