I went to the doctor today and decided to ask her about this since I was there (note that she is an internist and not a cardiologist). She said that a good way to measure "strength" when you're on betas is to measure your resting heart rate. If it's getting lower, that means your heart is getting stronger. She was a bit more sketchy though about the rest of it. So, a bit more information... :)
I would think that in the interest of maintaining homeostasis and just ensuring that things continue to function normally that the heart will develop a way to compensate for the decreased heart rate.
Interesting thought. It's like a very fit individual with a lower heart rate also gets a lot of cardiovascular benefits because the heart is more efficient. We need a cardiologist who specializes in fitness!
This is a great question.
That IS a great question, and I would love to know what her doctor tells her, as well.
That would make sense, since it's true for the rest of us.
Interesting point and question...
I would think that in the interest of maintaining homeostasis and just ensuring that things continue to function normally that the heart will develop a way to compensate for the decreased heart rate.
Interesting thought. It's like a very fit individual with a lower heart rate also gets a lot of cardiovascular benefits because the heart is more efficient. We need a cardiologist who specializes in fitness!