What's the best way to decrease my resting heart rate?

[lesliew]

When I ran in my 20's I had an average RHR of 48. Now I'm 40 and my RHR is about 68. I haven't run in over 10 years and my cardio usually consists of step aerobics, some interval training and some hi-lo, mostly Cathe. Due to the holidays, and my current respiratory infection, I've slacked off on the cardio but plan to pick it up again as soon as I'm better. Should I do more interval training, longer cardio sessions, or shorter ones at a higher intensity? Running is out! I totally burned out on it and have vowed to never do it again! TIA!

 

[atiman]

I'm not sure exactly what brought mine down, but it's probably a little of all the things you mentioned. Interval training would be my first guess.

Mine was 68/69 when I started working out and now it's between 43-46.

 

[desertbriez]

RE: What's the best way to decrease my resting heart ra...

my understanding is the more fit you are.. the lower your RHR... so keep up the cardio and do those intervals!

 

[Maximus]

Stop breathing. :7






Sorry, I just couldn't help myself..........

 

[desertbriez]

:7

 

[lesliew]

That's a great idea! I'll have to give it a try!

 

[67firecracker]

LOL! Maximus that's hilarious!

This topic has really confused me in the past as my heartrate has always been very fast. Now I know a quick and easy solution! LOL

Trish

 

[elsie3]

Here's another vote for interval workouts.

Carol F

 

[lesliew]

For those who've had success with interval workouts, besides the IMAX's, which ones did you do and how often?