Why do athletes have a lower resting pulse rate than non-athletes?

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Why do athletes have a lower resting pulse rate than non-athletes?

2007-03-14 13:31:25 · 3 answers · asked by aftermatho4 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness

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The training they have done to become athletes means their hearts and respiratory systems work more efficiently than the hearts and respiratiory system of non-athletes. Greater efficiency means a lower heart rate, ergo a lower resting pulse.

2007-03-14 13:35:35 · answer #1 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Their bodies (especially their hearts) aren't having to work as hard to pump the blood from point a to point b

2007-03-14 20:38:06 · answer #2 · answered by erin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because their cardiovascular system is conditioned to support their strenuous activities.

2007-03-14 20:38:03 · answer #3 · answered by Neil L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋