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> I was able to use those techniques to temporarily lower my heart rate to 45 BPM during meditation.

What's your normal resting heart rate? Mine hovers around 39-40, so getting to 45 isn't really an issue.




Are you an endurance athlete?

I was surprised at how quickly my rhr came down after I started cycling more even though I've never been very active in my life.

It also (I think!) helped with my sleep apnea/general sleep problems, and I've always assumed a good bit of that was literally just being better at breathing.


An average of 60-70 according to watch.


Unless you're an elite marathon runner or something in this vein I think having a resting HR of 39 isn't the flex you think it is.

You're either humble bragging or you need to ask a few questions to your doctor




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