Lowering resting heart rate

**ThomasSoerensen** · 31 May 2011, 20:14

Originally posted by russell View Post

When does it start getting lower when you run regulary? How many miles a week to get it down to 40?

Mine was 40 when I got into the habit of running 60 - 70 miles per week.

**scooterscot** · 31 May 2011, 20:15

Originally posted by russell View Post

When does it start getting lower when you run regulary? How many miles a week to get it down to 40?

running regularly

knackers your knees and is not the best for cardio.

Get on that rowing machine instead, you'll notice the difference in no time.

**scooterscot** · 31 May 2011, 20:16

Originally posted by ThomasSoerensen View Post

Mine was 40 when I got into the habit of running 60 - 70 miles per week.

Can you still walk a straight line? Any lasting pain in your knees from that amazing effort?

**MarillionFan** · 31 May 2011, 20:18

Originally posted by russell View Post

When does it start getting lower when you run regulary? How many miles a week to get it down to 40?

From 60 to 0 in 60 seconds. Nnnnnnnnnnnn.

**ThomasSoerensen** · 31 May 2011, 20:19

Originally posted by scooterscot View Post

Can you still walk a straight line? Any lasting pain in your knees from that amazing effort?

I'm fine thanks. I reduced the running a lot when I got my first contract - in Qatar.

**russell** · 31 May 2011, 20:28

Originally posted by scooterscot View Post

running regularly

knackers your knees and is not the best for cardio.

Get on that rowing machine instead, you'll notice the difference in no time.

I enjoy running (outside) though, and my knees are ok, not had a problem, good trainers and running technique help. I would find a rowing machine boring.

**SizeZero** · 31 May 2011, 20:32

Originally posted by ThomasSoerensen View Post

I'm fine thanks. I reduced the running a lot when I got my first contract - in Qatar.

Were you running away from people shouting 'Here! Take this suitcase of money and let us host a major international sporting event!!!!'

?

**russell** · 31 May 2011, 20:36

Originally posted by ThomasSoerensen View Post

Mine was 40 when I got into the habit of running 60 - 70 miles per week.

Mine is 65 just now, need to get my mileage up.

**oracleslave** · 31 May 2011, 20:44

Why do you want your heart rate to be lower? I'd have thought there are better indicators of your training having a positive effect than your heart rate being marginally lower, which although an indicator of fitness is not always an accurate reflection of ones level of fitness. Isn't reduced recovery times a more meaningful reflection of progress?

Lowering resting heart rate