When training to hike Mt. Whitney this summer, I found out that I can slow my heart beat down by concentrating, imagining my heart pumping slower, and breathing big easy breaths. I have gotten my heart to slow down to about 32 bpm (8 beats in 15 seconds) but am afraid to go any slower.
I live on the 12th floor and run up my stairs ever day. Yesterday I decided to slow my racing heart beat, then I felt dizzy and I stumbled down onto the floor and immediately stopped concentrating. I got up after 5 seconds and I was fine. Lesson learned: my heart will slow down when ready and I shouldn't mess with it.
I am not going to just mess around, lowering my heart beat for fun. I am wondering what bad could happen from me consciously lowering my heart rate when I am not in desperate need of oxygen. Any help?
Thank you,
James
2007-09-03
18:51:00
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