Heart Rate Monitor is Low?

[SheltonCoolio]

I just got a fit bit charge and the heart monitor is constantly reading my resting bpm to be in the 50s, mostly the high 50s. I know this isn't going to be exact and the only reason that I'm worried is because when working out, I have had to stop because I felt like I was going to pass out or I knew that if I even kept standing I was going to blackout. I do have iron deficiency anemia which has causes me to pass out before but that was years ago. So I'm not sure whether I should be concerned about the low ratings and if it is something I should be checking in with a doctor about. Any advice?

[SheltonCoolio]

I just got a fit bit charge and the heart monitor is constantly reading my resting bpm to be in the 50s, mostly the high 50s. I know this isn't going to be exact and the only reason that I'm worried is because when working out, I have had to stop because I felt like I was going to pass out or I knew that if I even kept standing I was going to blackout. I do have iron deficiency anemia which has causes me to pass out before but that was years ago. So I'm not sure whether I should be concerned about the low ratings and if it is something I should be checking in with a doctor about. Any advice?

[NellyG]

Hi @SheltonCoolio Everyone is different, so if you have concerns you need to see your doctor. Low 50s for RHR is lowish but not unduly. For I stance my RHR is usually in the hight 40s. Lately it has moved up to the low 50s so I have been wondering why. Maybe I'm a little under the weather? Who knows? If your RHR is always in a similar range and you feel well, I wouldn't be too worried, but if you you are feeling faint then you really do need to see your doctor, though I doubt it is related to the resting heart rate.

[shipo]

I agree with @NellyG, a heart rate in the low 50s is nothing to worry about (mine typically hovers in the low to mid 40s).  That said, the whole blacking out thing is in fact a concern and one which I would strongly counsel you to seek medical advice.

As for any advice beyond that, you haven't given us much to go on; metrics like your age, weight, fitness history, recent changes in health and fitness, and your goals will go a long way toward helping us help you.  🙂

[emili]

I conquer with the posts here too. My RHR is low 50s high 40s depending on the day, day before, what I ate, drank, etc. Our HR is susceptible to everything we do, so it is normal for it to sometimes be higher or lower. If however, you feel concerned, the stress will take a toll, so go see your doctor. They are are only ones qualified to give you advice and options.