EPISODE · Aug 26, 2026 · 9 MIN
The Number That Predicts How Long You'll Live (And How To Lower It Tonight)
from Live Lean TV with Brad Gouthro · host Brad Gouthro
Want to lower your resting heart rate before bed, fall asleep faster, and sleep deeper? In this video I break down 10 science-backed ways to drop your resting heart rate tonight — plus what a normal resting heart rate is by age and gender, how to measure it the right way, and why the number right before bed matters most for your recovery and longevity. 😴 LOWER YOUR HEART RATE HANDS-FREE WITH NUROPOD: The vagus nerve tool I use every night before bed is from today's video sponsor, Nuropod. 👉 https://www.liveleantv.com/nuropod (discount applied automatically at checkout) Your resting heart rate is one of the clearest signals of your overall health and how long you'll live. The good news: it's a number you can actually change. Try 2–3 of these tips this week and watch it drop. 🔥 The 10 Tips To Lower Your Resting Heart Rate Before Bed: 1. Finish eating at least 3 hours before bed 2. Cut caffeine 8–12 hours before bed 3. Skip the nightcap (no alcohol, or one drink before 6pm) 4. No hard workouts within 4 hours of bed 5. Build your aerobic base with 3 hrs of Zone 2 cardio per week 6. Kill blue light at least 1 hour before bed 7. Run a calming wind-down routine (read, walk, journal) 8. Stimulate your vagus nerve to calm your mind (Nuropod, breathwork, meditation) 9. Keep your bedroom cold, dark, and quiet 10. Same bedtime, every single night ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:55 Resting Heart Rate Explained (It's Simpler Than You Think) 01:52 Resting Heart Rate Before Bed: Why It Matters Most 02:43 10 Ways To Drop Your Resting Heart Rate Before Bed 03:54 How To Switch Your Body Out Of Stress Mode Before Bed 05:36 Resting Heart Rate By Age: Is Yours Actually Normal? 07:05 Resting Heart Rate Over 80 or 100? Your Body's Warning You 07:58 How To Measure Resting Heart Rate (Most Get It Wrong) ▶️ WATCH NEXT — 10 Proven Sleep Tips To Sleep Better Tonight: https://youtu.be/toHQXnVEGl0 ► Free 7 Day Trial To My Workout App: https://www.liveleantv.com ► Live Lean Body Quiz: https://www.liveleantv.com/quiz ► Free 7 Day Meal Plan And Recipes: https://www.liveleantv.com/free-stuff Subscribe Here! http://bit.ly/SubLiveLeanTV Check Out Our Top Videos! http://bit.ly/LiveLeanTVTopVideos Read the blog here: https://www.liveleantv.com/how-to-lower-your-resting-heart-rate-especially-before-bed/ Listen to the podcast here: https://www.liveleantv.com/podcast WANT MORE DAILY TIPS ON HOW TO LIVE LEAN?: ► INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/bradgouthro ► INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/JessicaGouthroFitness ► INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/LiveLeanTV ► SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/add/bradgouthro ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLeanTV ► TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/bradgouthro ► TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/LiveLeanTV ► TIK-TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@bradgouthro ► TIK-TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@liveleantv #RestingHeartRate #LowerHeartRate #longevity Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Individual results vary. Consult your doctor before making changes to your health routine. About Live Lean TV: Welcome to Live Lean TV. The online fitness and nutrition show, hosted by Brad and Jessica Gouthro, teaching you how to LIVE THE LEAN LIFESTYLE 365 days a year. Watch hundreds of fat blasting & muscle building workouts, easy and delicious recipes, as well as fitness and nutrition tips to get you your dream body (and maintain it 365 days a year). Make sure you click the SUBSCRIBE button for new fitness and nutrition episodes every week! Business Enquiries: [email protected] How To Lower Your Resting Heart Rate Before Bed (10 Science-Backed Tips) https://youtu.be/6jx2RiJvhhc Live Lean TV https://www.youtube.com/LiveLeanTV
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