Thanks
@FHII , I just go for walks. So I'm no longer working out or anything like that. I'm in my 50's now and stopped doing any kind of serious exercise.
I can hear my heart beat each beat in my ears. It's been this way for years. It makes a swishing sound as it beats. So it was easy to count the swishes against a clock on my computer.
Wow! That is strange! Ok then...
First off, how did you count them? Some count for 10 seconds and multiply by 6. Some for 15 seconds and multiply by 4. Or did you do it for a full 60 seconds?
This is important because if you are doing any partial minute counting you could be off a number of beats.
Second, were you drowsy at the time? I've experienced lower than normal heart rates when I am still awake, but on the verge of nodding off.
Third... Sleep, alcohol and coffee... If you regularly get enough sleep, don't drink alcohol or coffee, your heart rate will be lower (with the exception of when you are still awake but on the verge of dosing off). And, if you recently laid off bad habits, your HR drops within a few days.
I am more concerned with your chest pains, but you said you went to a doctor to address that. My advise is to continue to monitor it. Maybe get a fitbit, which continously monitors it 24/7 (as long as you wear it), and logs it so you have hard data for the doctor.
You said your exercise is long walks... That's good, but you can exercise more if you have the desire and the doc approves. I am in my 50's too and am a triathlete. I do pretty well, too, and I have friends in their 60's that are better. I don't mean to pressure you, but to let you know it can be done.
Lastly, nothing I say is above the advice of your doctor. LISTEN TO HIM! If I gave you something that perks your ear, talk to him about it. And if he scoffs at what I said, let him know I don't know you personally like he does and I defer to his advice. It's the professional and right thing to do.
Keep me advised how it works out!
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