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
No offense, Lui, but you sited two people who simply stated opinions, Wikipedia and a triathletes forum. Not exactly good sources.
I am not doubting your personal story at all. I believe that your heart rate was 35. But that is no where close to the norm and I do not think that someone should expect that simply because they excercise alot.
No offense, Lui, but you sited two people who simply stated opinions, Wikipedia and a triathletes forum. Not exactly good sources.
I am not doubting your personal story at all. I believe that your heart rate was 35. But that is no where close to the norm and I do not think that someone should expect that simply because they excercise alot.
