Your heartbeat can offer important clues about how hard your heart is working and overall cardiovascular health, with resting heart rate serving as one of the simplest indicators to monitor. While a normal range is typically 60–100 beats per minute, cardiologists note that both unusually high or low readings—and changes from your personal baseline—may signal stress, underlying illness, or increased cardiovascular risk over time.
According to Dr. Randy Gould, a board-certified cardiologist at Manhattan Cardiology in New York City, “People who are very athletic may have a resting heart rate below 60 beats per minute,” highlighting how fitness level can significantly influence heart rate patterns. However, experts emphasize that persistent elevations, irregular rhythms, or symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath should not be ignored and may warrant medical evaluation. Read the full article here.
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