[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by oneclickplus

What is "slow"? Are you an athlete? I walk 10 miles each week and bike (real bike outdoors) 50 miles each week over 6 days. My resting heart rate is consistently 48bpm. Doctor says I have bradycardia which sounds like a disease and something that needs to be fixed. It is the medical term for a heart rate below 60bpm. But, that is just a number. I shared my exercise routine and he dismissed it as normal for me (male 68yo).

I'm not telling you not to have it checked out. I'm just suggesting that there is a difference between "typical" and "normal". That is, it may not be typical for someone to have a heart rate below 60bpm. But, that does not mean it is not normal for them. Don't assume you have a problem. If you have no symptoms (no pain, no breathing problems, etc) and no other conditions, I say "stay hydrated and don't worry about it".

I do not think you should be telling OP not to worry about it. Best to see a physician and let him/her tell you not to worry about it.