Slow Heart Rate, Really worried

[Laxer971]

I am a 21 year old male and my slow heart rate is freaking me out, My heart rate resting is around 56-58.

Symptoms-

Slow heart beat

Short of breath

Tridness and fatigue


I do have bad HA could this be causing it. I also do go to the gym 3-4 times a week. Wondering if something could actually be wrong with my heart at this age and am freaking out.

[yenool]

I would bet money that your heart rate is slow because you are very fit and visit the gym 3-4 times a week. My resting heart rate is also mid 50s. According to wikipedia 50-90 is considered normal.
Tiredness, fatigue and shortness of breath are side effects of exercise..... or stress/anxiety.

[anthrokid]

Generally speaking, people with a high level of fitness and who regularly engage in exercise tend to have naturally lower heart rates. As yenool said, the tiredness, fatigue and shortness of breath could all very well be related to HA. However, if this is something that is concerning you, it'd be good to check in with a doctor for some peace of mine :)