04-03-2019 10:23
04-03-2019 10:23
My resting HR is a bit high, how can I reduce it?
04-03-2019 12:37 - edited 04-03-2019 12:39
04-03-2019 12:37 - edited 04-03-2019 12:39
Regular aerobic exercise. Also, meditation and deep breathing exercises if you are stressed/anxious.
04-03-2019 13:10
04-03-2019 13:10
In the Fitbit app, swipe to the second page of the HR tile ("Cardio Fitness"), then maximise it. You will have 4 pages worth of tips on how to improve your cardio fitness.
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Take a look at the Fitbit help site for further assistance and information.
04-03-2019 17:39
04-03-2019 17:39
Usually a combination of losing weight, reducing your Body Mass Index (BMI), reducing stress, practicing mediation, and doing more cardio exercises over a long period of time will work.
Sometimes it's just genetic. I do know people who are overweight and very inactive that have RHRs in the mid-60s.
04-04-2019 06:42
04-04-2019 06:42
In a word -- movement. This is an article from the NY times about heart rate in elite folks but the principle applies to all humans.
Heart of a Swimmer vs the Runner
04-04-2019 08:44
04-04-2019 08:44
Just keep moving. The more you move the better you’ll start feeling and the best part is you HR will naturally lower on it’s own. Diet also plays an important role in this.
04-05-2019 02:35 - edited 04-05-2019 02:38
04-05-2019 02:35 - edited 04-05-2019 02:38
I really struggled with this! My heart rate was around 76 and is 65 as of today. What helped me lower it was reducing my drinking and taking up swimming / fitness class. Swimming is the one that has made the real difference for me! Even only doing it 1-2 times a week for 30mins.
Good luck 🙂
04-05-2019 04:04
04-05-2019 04:04
@Cold_Dog Thank you for that article, it was a great one to read!
04-05-2019 04:07
04-05-2019 04:07
try taking deep breaths in threw your nose and out your mouth and counting while inhaling and exhaling also helps.
04-07-2019 21:18
04-07-2019 21:18
To name a few...
More sleep
Less stress
De caff
Proper nutrition
Hydration
Non/overtraining
Combination of everything will dictate that.