What Your Resting Heart Rate Says About Your Fitness (And How to Improve It)

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Your resting heart rate says a lot more than you think. In this video, I’ll break down what your resting HR actually means, what’s considered healthy, and the proven ways you can lower it naturally through smarter training, better recovery, sleep, and fueling. I’ll share how I brought mine down from 50 → 35 bpm as a marathon runner, the science behind resting heart rate, and what it really tells you about fitness, stress, and recovery. Whether you’re a runner, athlete, or just want to improve your health — this guide will help you track trends, avoid overtraining, and build long-term fitness. ✨ Want to train with structured plans like this — based on heart rate targets, time-on-feet, and sustainable progression? Check out my training programs here: 👉 https://stay-satisfied.com/pages/plans 📌 Gear & Discount Codes Rollga Foam Roller →https://rollga.com/?rfsn=8749825.35f868&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8749825.35f868 (Code: KAROLINE for 15% off) Muse EEG Meditation → https://choosemuse.com/runnerkarolineolsen(Code: RUNNERKAROLINEOLSEN for 15% off) Amazon Storefront → https://www.amazon.com/shop/runnerkarolineolsen Electrolytes → https://truwild.com/discount/Karoline20 (Code: Karoline20) Built Bars → https://built.com/?baapp=KAROLINE (Code: KAROLINE) Hyperice Recovery → https://hyperice.com/?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliation&utm_campaign=us&utm_term=1702039&aw_affid=1702039&awc=25761_1754725285_8cd6d4fba585e900ed82ab4a0db73b66 (Code: KAROLINE10) Blenders Eyewear → https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ (Code: KAROLINE20 for 20% off) Manta Sleep Mask → https://mantasleep.com/products/manta-silk-mask (Code: KAROLINE10) 🔗 Choose Your Running Plan (5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Marathon): https://stay-satisfied.com/pages/plans All plans are: • Heart rate-based (not pace) • Structured by time on feet • Built for real life: recovery weeks, cross-training options, and zero guesswork • Backed by a 100% money-back guarantee if you don’t see progress OR feel better 💬 Join the Community — Runners who want to feel and perform their best: https://www.facebook.com/groups/682712811362225/ Free Weekly Running Template → https://stay-satisfied.com/products/template-running-training-plan Waitlist for 1:1 Coaching → https://linktr.ee/runnerkarolineolsen 📱Follow Me Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/runnerkarolineolsen/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@runnerkarolineolsen Subscribe on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@runnerkarolineolsen Timestamps: 00:00 – Why resting heart rate matters 01:22 – What RHR tells you about fitness 03:19 – How I lowered mine from 50 → 35 10:10 – What’s “healthy” for you 10:28 – If Resting Heart Rate Increases 10:48 – Resting heart rate and sickness 11:43 – 5 ways to lower resting HR naturally 12:40 – Final thoughts + how to use RHR