The German website “Ebonit.d” reported that the resting heart rate refers to the number of beats per minute that the heart beats while resting, indicating that the normal rate is 80 beats per minute.
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The website, which is the official portal for German pharmacists, added that if the resting heart rate of an adult is higher than 80 beats per minute, this may be due to a lack of physical fitness due to lack of exercise, consumption of nicotine and alcohol, or high blood pressure. Blood or weight gain, in addition to psychological factors such as fear and excitement.
It is best to measure the resting heart rate using a heart rate monitor or blood pressure monitor in the morning before getting up or before engaging in physical activity, taking into account visiting a doctor if the rate is higher than 100 beats per minute.
Measures to reduce the high rate
To reduce high resting heart rate over the long term and strengthen the heart, you should do regular endurance exercises such as running, cycling, walking, swimming or moderate muscle-strengthening exercises.
Meditation, yoga, and breathing exercises can also calm the pulse. In total, a person should exercise for at least 150 minutes moderately or 75 minutes intensely per week.
It is also important to get enough sleep (7 to 9 hours per night), and follow a balanced, healthy diet that contains plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grain products, and healthy fats, in addition to reducing caffeine and sugar. Because they may cause an increase in heart rate.