Resting Heart Rate 50 BPM — Is It Normal?
A resting heart rate of 50 BPM is classified as Excellent. Normal range for adults is 60–100 BPM (American Heart Association). Lower is generally better.
Your RHR
50 BPM
Status
Excellent
Normal Range
60–100 BPM
Athletic Range
40–60 BPM
A resting HR below 60 BPM (bradycardia in clinical terms) is common in endurance athletes. Elite marathoners and cyclists often have RHR of 40–50 BPM.
A landmark study (European Heart Journal, 2013) of 3 million people found that each 10 BPM increase in resting heart rate above 60 was associated with a 9% higher risk of all-cause mortality. Regular aerobic training is the most effective non-pharmacological way to reduce RHR.
To accurately measure resting HR: measure first thing in the morning before getting out of bed, after at least 5 minutes of complete rest. Take the measurement 3 days in a row and average the results.