Hello and welcome to today’s quick health briefing. Our resting heart rate, or RHR, is a simple but powerful metric. Medical professionals usually consider “anything between 60 and 100 beats per minute” normal when you’re sitting quietly, although wearables often capture lower numbers—especially during sleep. Brands like Oura and Whoop report averages between 50 and 60 bpm for their users. As the article notes, “a lower resting heart rate is usually better,” reflecting solid cardiovascular fitness. Small day-to-day upticks in RHR can signal stress, fatigue, illness, or even a rough night’s sleep. But remember, “people are built differently,” and factors like body size, age, and device type all affect your numbers. The real value lies in tracking trends: if your RHR drifts down over weeks of exercise, that’s progress. And if it stays unusually high or low, it may be time to consult a medical professional. Thanks for listening—take care of your heart!
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