Resting Heart Rate Calculator
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What is Resting Heart Rate?
Resting Heart Rate (RHR) is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you are at complete rest. It is a fundamental indicator of cardiac efficiency, physical conditioning, and autonomic nervous system balance.
Tachycardia, Bradycardia, and Normal Ranges
An adult RHR of 60 to 100 BPM is typical. A resting pulse below 60 BPM is called bradycardia (normal in athletes but can indicate conduction blocks in older adults). A resting pulse above 100 BPM is called tachycardia.
Factors That Influence Your Pulse
Resting heart rate changes due to physical conditioning (aerobic exercise lowers RHR by strengthening heart muscle), stress, anxiety, thyroid function, dehydration, caffeine, tobacco, and specific medications like beta-blockers.
When to Seek Urgent Medical Attention
- Chest pain, squeezing pressure, or pain radiating to the neck, back, jaw, or arm.
- Shortness of breath accompanied by cold sweats, dizziness, or fainting.
- Sudden heart palpitations accompanied by chest pain, dizziness, or weakness.
Frequently Asked Questions
For most adults, a typical resting heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute. Highly trained athletes may have resting rates between 40 and 60 BPM.
Measure your pulse in the morning, immediately after waking up and before getting out of bed or consuming caffeine.
