High Resting Heart Rate: What It Can Mean for Your Recovery

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Your resting heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you are relaxed. It naturally varies from person to person, so the most useful reference is your normal pattern.

Why your resting heart rate can rise

  • Poor or shortened sleep
  • Hard training and incomplete recovery
  • Stress
  • Dehydration
  • Alcohol or other lifestyle changes
  • Illness

Look for a trend

A single unusual reading is not enough to tell you what is happening. A sustained change over several days is more useful context, especially when it appears alongside changes in sleep, HRV or how you feel.

What you can do

Review your recent training, sleep and daily routine. If you are tired, reduce unnecessary intensity and prioritise recovery. If you have concerning symptoms or a persistent unexplained change, seek professional medical advice.

Using a wearable for context

OnPulse can help you follow heart-rate and sleep trends without requiring you to check a screen throughout the day. You can review your data in the app when you want a broader picture of your habits.

OnPulse is not a medical device. Do not use its readings to diagnose a condition or make urgent medical decisions.

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