Does a low heart rate always mean an enlarged heart size?
Former Member
I was having this discussion with someone who says that a person with a low resting heart rate automatically has an enlarged heart.
I once had my heart checked. While my resting heart rate was around 35 bpm, my heart size was rather average. I recently read something that said that an athlete does NOT automatically have an enlarged heart.
I can't find that article anymore.
Does anyone know in what way a low heart rate has to do with the size of your heart and if all swimmers have larger hearts than average people?
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Former Member
I don't believe low heart rates means larger heart, though I'm no doctor. I've read that regular swimmers have lower heart rates, which is a good thing, a sign of healthier heart. After I took up swimming my heart rate lowered to around 50 from the 60's. But I'm not sure if 35 is OK, maybe it means you have a very healthy heart.
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Former Member
I don't believe low heart rates means larger heart, though I'm no doctor. I've read that regular swimmers have lower heart rates, which is a good thing, a sign of healthier heart. After I took up swimming my heart rate lowered to around 50 from the 60's. But I'm not sure if 35 is OK, maybe it means you have a very healthy heart.
