does anyone have any tips on how to raise a low heart rate?

[Blondie12345]

looking for any tips or advice on how to increase my low resting heart rate.

I do work out quite regularly.

I had a very very long day yesterday of what felt like ectopic heartbeats for quite a lot of the day. My resting heart rate was down to about 40bpm during sleep 35.

The days I do not exercise I feel like the ectopics kicking with the low resting heart rate. It’s a never ending cycle.

I have had ECG test and apparently they are all benign ectopics but has advised to try and raise my resting heart rate but didn’t really say how…

[Andyb7612]

Hi blondie , I had a very low heart rate of 40 to 42 when I was very fit and doing strenuous excercise regularly , which was partly to blame for me developing afib in thr first place my cardiologist said...since I changed my lifestyle and only exercise at a lot less strenuous level my heart rate has gone up considerably.i guess im not as fit as i was but my heart feels better for it.i still keep fit but don't over push it...it did take quite a while though for it to raise , around the 6 to 9 month mark, so it's not an overnight fix...everyone is different though so that's just my experience and I'm not sure if it would work for you , but you could give it a try , all the best andyb

[Blondie12345 in reply to Andyb7612]

It’s a very tricky balance , I work out to keep in top shape. But you’re right it could be having a different effect on the inside.

will have a look at ways to reduce or work outs that aren’t as strenuous.

It is a shame when it’s my passion and what I enjoy doing but maybe need to find an alternative.

[Andyb7612 in reply to Blondie12345]

Yes it is a shame and I know how you feel ..I was a very keen road biker and it was also a big part of my social life ..two nights a week and every weekend either biking long rides at a very fast pace or swimming a mile each time in the pool or open water. It was a big pull to have to pack in the biking , socially and mentally but I took my cardiologist advise and stopped , I do swim though but don't do it at a strenuous level to keep fit and walk a lot ...it takes time to adapt but I think the cardiologist was correct to much training is not goodfor the heart for certain people...its a hard choice that only you can make , but in the end I'm glad I made it ....

[Spanielrunner]

IMO you should have 72 hr heart monitoring to ascertain how much of a burden the ectopic beats are. Also the extent of bradycardia needs to be measured over time rather than just a snap shot on an ECG. My GP does Holter tests in the community and referred me to a Cardiologist once the results came in.

[Appleloveme]

Hi Blondie 12345 I have had the same things as you, I was told to exercise more to raise the heart rate. I did do that but I am already an active person. I tend to not overdo things as Osteoarthritis in my right knee. I was a runner/cyclist. I still cycle as this does help. I would say do not worry if stress out as my heart rate was the same at day and at night. The only thing I have done is taken a Magnesium supplement. My heart rate is back to normal in the 60 's. All the best to you take care.

[Maxbar]

hiBlondie12345most people are in agreement the fitter you get the lower your heart especially when sleeping , and I know that is certainly the case with myself,fortunately for me I don't suffer from the etopics , so I don't really worry about it .

but I do find the more I push to keep myself fit the more my heart complains, which is very frustrating and have been trying to get te balance right for the last 8 months and have had to concede that I need to be less fitter than I aspire to be.

but at my age I suppose it's to be accepted , but must be very frustrating for yourself , I really don't think the low heart rate is anything to be overly concerned about maybe best to get to the bottom of the etopics, good luck with what ever which way you go , but definitely keep up the excersise routines 👍👍

[Appleloveme]

Hello I feel the same with my low heart rate, sometimes it is ectopics all over the place then it settles, whether exercising or not. I was wondering if you know, with having ventricular Ectopics and Bradycardia can this develop to more serious things, in the future. Just wondering.

[Blondie12345 in reply to Appleloveme]

Apparently not? I have been told it’s all harmless

[Appleloveme]

Thank you for reply.

[Oldbikeman]

I'd speak to your GP about whether a Holter test might gather more data than your current measurements. When I spoke to my local cardiac investigations team their technician questioned whether wearables were able to provide reliable measurements in the presence of ectopics - he suggested that the wearable devices were flummoxed by 'jazz heart'. Good luck!

[resistancewasfutile]

There are drugs you can take that will raise your heart rate but sounds like you need to get a referal to a cardiologist. If you're fit like an athlete, it's posible to have a lower HR and not be symptomatic but sounds like your heart is playing up a bit. Time to get some help.