Is it true that athletes have a low heart rate?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am 18 years old. I go to the gym six times a week. I am taking protein supplements and milk. I am not taking caffeine, alcohol or any other medicine. My resting heart rate is 84 beats per minute. When my pulse is under 100 beats per minute, I do not feel anything, but during some tension it goes above 100 beats per minute. While sleeping it is 72 beats per minute and normally it is approximately 78 beats per minute. I want to know, is it dangerous? Please help me. I am worried about it.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

We are here to help you. The normal heart rate varies from 60 to 100 beats per minute (BPM). During activity, heart rate of every person increases and it may cross 100 BPM. So, what I can see in your query is something that I also have. In fact, this is the pattern with every normal human being. So, there is no issue with your heart rate and it is not going to harm you. The supplements you are taking can be accepted if you are taking them in a moderate amount. Remember excess of everything is bad.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You are right that athletes have a heart rate on the lower side, but that is not true for everyone. If you are asymptomatic, then you do not need any medicine for this purpose. The medicines which reduce the heart rate have many side effects and can lower your blood pressure as well as stamina. So, there is no indication to take any medicine. However, in case you have any symptoms, please mention them.

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