Heart Bpm

[Ric.ror]

If I have a resting BPM of 50-55 what should I be aiming for in exercise?

[Etch]

Depends on your age. One rule of thumb for max heart rate is 220-age, and then there are various zones for anaerobic/aerobic exercise etc.

[ubasses]

Dependant on age resting rate is anywhere between 60 and 100.
So it looks like you are quite fit. The fitter you are the lower it is. When Mr U was running regularly his rate was in the 40s.

[Etch]

Simple guide here:
https://www.bhf.org.uk/-/media/files/publications/medical-information-sheets/your-heart-rate-is23.pdf

More advanced one here:
https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/beginners/a760176/heart-rate-training-the-basics/

[Ric.ror]

I’m 58 years old and I’m hoping to lose weight - I am 89kgs and 5’6”
I do a lot of walking although not so much since lockdown hence why I’ve bought a treadmill and rowing machine. I would like the arms of an Olympic rower - I have the shoulders for it

[Ric.ror]

I’ve just taken a reading and I’m 54 bpm - I’ve been sat down for lunch