Good Pulse/Heart Rate?( misc.fitness.aerobic)
Larry DeLuca
BillPritJr <billp...@aol.comnospam> wrote:
: Hello all-
: My resting pulse count per minute is anywhere from 70 to 85 a minute, usually
: commonly 75 to 80 consistently.
: Is this "normal?" Do I need worry about this?
72-78 BPM is typical for an adult male. Anxiety (including about whether
your HR is normal) can also affect your HR (usually upward).
: Also, I can feel my heart beat "strongly" when I touch my ribcage....
: a problem?
: Or just no body fat on my chest to insulate my heartbeat?
The heart is in contact with the chest wall (at least in the places where
the lungs are not. You should be able to feel your heart beating most
strongly below and to the left of your left nipple, right in line
with your armpit - this is called the apical pulse. It's quite normal.
Please note that I
: have been thru 2 police academies (lots of running), all within the last 5
: years, and while not exactly in top shape now, I have always been able to
: become fit within 2-3 months without problems. No health problems in the
: family either.
Well, these are all good things. Most people will experience changes in
fitness 2-3 months after beginning an exercise program.
If you're still concerned or have more specific questions about your health
your primary care physician is a good place to address them to.
larry..