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Yes, having a low resting heart rate and high heart rate variability (HRV) can be beneficial for managing anxiety
HRV is a measure of the variation in time between each heartbeat and is controlled by the autonomic nervous system2. It represents the ability of the heart to respond to physiological and environmental stimuli2. High HRV is a sign that one’s sympathetic (“fight-or-flight”) and parasympathetic (“rest-and-digest”) nervous systems are balanced2. This means that a person is able to stay relaxed when they aren’t in a life-or-death situation; their heart isn’t beating rapidly all the time.
On the other hand, individuals suffering from an anxiety disorder are characterized by chronically low HRV compared to healthy individuals during resting state conditions1. Therefore, having high HRV could potentially help in managing anxiety.
As for a low resting heart rate, it’s generally associated with better cardiovascular fitness and less stress4. Regular physical activity can help you strengthen your heart, reduce your resting heart rate, and reduce anxiety4.
RIP my resting heart rate is 74bpm HRV 45 meanwhile Chad has rhr of 40-50bpm and HRV 80
HRV is a measure of the variation in time between each heartbeat and is controlled by the autonomic nervous system2. It represents the ability of the heart to respond to physiological and environmental stimuli2. High HRV is a sign that one’s sympathetic (“fight-or-flight”) and parasympathetic (“rest-and-digest”) nervous systems are balanced2. This means that a person is able to stay relaxed when they aren’t in a life-or-death situation; their heart isn’t beating rapidly all the time.
On the other hand, individuals suffering from an anxiety disorder are characterized by chronically low HRV compared to healthy individuals during resting state conditions1. Therefore, having high HRV could potentially help in managing anxiety.
As for a low resting heart rate, it’s generally associated with better cardiovascular fitness and less stress4. Regular physical activity can help you strengthen your heart, reduce your resting heart rate, and reduce anxiety4.
RIP my resting heart rate is 74bpm HRV 45 meanwhile Chad has rhr of 40-50bpm and HRV 80
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