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
A lot of athletes have a resting heart rate of 35 or even lower though.
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I think if you train 4000-5000 yards a day and do a lot of cycling on the side it would be astonishing if you DIDN'T have a low heart rate
I have emailed my doctor becuase I doubt that these statements are accurate. I'll let you know...
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Former Member
A lot of athletes have a resting heart rate of 35 or even lower though.
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I think if you train 4000-5000 yards a day and do a lot of cycling on the side it would be astonishing if you DIDN'T have a low heart rate
I have emailed my doctor becuase I doubt that these statements are accurate. I'll let you know...
