Resting Heart Rate

Definition

Resting heart rate (RHR) is your heart rate when completely at rest — ideally measured first thing in the morning before getting out of bed. A lower RHR generally indicates better cardiovascular fitness.

Why it matters

An elevated RHR compared to your personal baseline often indicates illness, insufficient recovery, or accumulated stress. Tracking trends matters more than absolute numbers.

How FlipMP uses it

FlipMP monitors your morning resting heart rate from connected devices. Significant increases above your 7-day average trigger AI coach alerts about recovery status.

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