I was physically fit with a resting heart rate of about 50. After 7 surgeries last year, my resting heart rate increased to about 72 and recovey time is longer. I have been back in training for triathlon about 1 month. I did a limited workout schedule and 4 triathlons during the time I was having surgery and recovering from surgery for left arm damage from a biking accident, knee surgery and a mastectemy with reconstruction. How long can I expect it to take for my resting heart rate to go back down?
3/ 6/10 8:27pm
Hi KRH,
That's a difficult question to answer since it varies for each person. Here is some info about exercise and resting heart rate that may help answer your question.
Best of luck,
Monica M. Skidmore, MS, RD, LDN
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