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Overview

What is your pulse?

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Your pulse is your heart rate, or the number of times your heart beats in one minute. Pulse rates vary from person to person. Your pulse is lower when you are at rest and increases when you exercise (more oxygen-rich blood is needed by the body when you exercise). Knowing how to take your pulse can help you evaluate your exercise program.

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• A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness. For example, a well-trained athlete might have a normal resting heart rate closer to 40 beats per minute. To measure your heart rate, simply check your pulse.

How to take your pulse

1. Place the tips of your index, second and third fingers on the palm side of your other wrist below the base of the thumb. Or, place the tips of your index and second fingers on your lower neck on either side of your windpipe.
2. Press lightly with your fingers until you feel the blood pulsing beneath your fingers. You may need to move your fingers around slightly up or down until you feel the pulsing.
3. Use a watch with a second hand, or look at a clock with a second hand.
4. Count the beats you feel for 10 seconds. Multiply this number by six to get your heart rate (pulse) per minute.

Count your pulse: _____ beats in 10 seconds x 6 = _____ beats/minute

What is a normal pulse?

Normal heart rates at rest:

• Children (ages 6 - 15) 70 – 100 beats per minute
• Adults (age 18 and over) 60 – 100 beats per minute

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What is maximum heart rate?

The maximum heart rate is the highest heart rate achieved during maximal exercise. One simple method to calculate your predicted maximum heart rate, uses this formula:

220 - your age = predicted maximum heart rate

Example: a 40-year-old's predicted maximum heart rate is 180 beats/minute.

There are other formulas that take into account the variations in maximal heart rate with age and gender. If you are interested in learning more about these more accurate but slightly more complicated formulas please see these resources:

• Gellish RL, Goslin BR, Olson RE, McDonald A, Russi GD, Moudgil VK. Longitudinal modeling of the relationship between age and maximal heart rate. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2007 May;39(5):822-9. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17468581
• Gulati M, Shaw LJ, Thisted RA, Black HR, Bairey Merz CN, Arnsdorf MF. Heart rate response to exercise stress testing in asymptomatic women: the st. James women take heart project. Circulation. 2010 Jul 13;122(2):130-7. Epub 2010 Jun 28. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20585008

Your actual maximum heart rate is most accurately determined by a medically supervised maximal graded exercise test.

Please note that some medications and medical conditions may affect your heart rate. If you are taking medications or have a medical condition (such as heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes), always ask your doctor if your maximum heart rate/target heart rate will be affected. If so, your heart rate ranges for exercise should be prescribed by your doctor or an exercise specialist.

What is target heart rate?

• You gain the most benefits and lessen the risks when you exercise in your target heart rate zone. Usually this is when your exercise heart rate (pulse) is 60 to 80% of your maximum heart rate. In some cases, your health care provider may decrease your target heart rate zone to begin with 50% .
• In some cases, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) may be beneficial. This should be discussed with a healthcare professional before beginning. With HIIT exercise, heart rates zones may exceed 85%.
• Always check with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. Your provider can help you find a program and target heart rate zone that matches your needs, goals and physical condition.
• When beginning an exercise program, you may need to gradually build up to a level that's within your target heart rate zone, especially if you haven't exercised regularly before. If the exercise feels too hard, slow down. You will reduce your risk of injury and enjoy the exercise more if you don't try to over-do it!
• To find out if you are exercising in your target zone (between 60 and 80% of your maximum heart rate), stop exercising and check your 10-second pulse. If your pulse is below your target zone (see below), increase your rate of exercise. If your pulse is above your target zone, decrease your rate of exercise.

What is your target zone?

Target Heart Rate Zones by Age *

• Age: 20
  • Target Heart Rate (HR) Zone (60-85%): ** 120 – 170
  • Predicted Maximum HR: 200
• Age: 25
  • Target Heart Rate (HR) Zone (60-85%): 117 – 166
  • Predicted Maximum HR: 195
• Age: 30
  • Target Heart Rate (HR) Zone (60-85%): 114 – 162
  • Predicted Maximum HR: 190
• Age:35
  • Target Heart Rate (HR) Zone (60-85%): ** 111 – 157
  • Predicted Maximum HR: 185
• Age: 40
  • Target Heart Rate (HR) Zone (60-85%): 108 – 153
  • Predicted Maximum HR: 180
• Age: 45
  • Target Heart Rate (HR) Zone (60-85%): 105 – 149
  • Predicted Maximum HR: 175
• Age: 50
  • Target Heart Rate (HR) Zone (60-85%): 102 – 145
  • Predicted Maximum HR: 170
• Age:55
  • Target Heart Rate (HR) Zone (60-85%): 99 – 140
  • Predicted Maximum HR: 165
• Age:60
  • Target Heart Rate (HR) Zone (60-85%): 96 – 136
  • Predicted Maximum HR: 160
• Age:65
  • Target Heart Rate (HR) Zone (60-85%): 93 – 132
  • Predicted Maximum HR: 155
• Age:70
  • Target Heart Rate (HR) Zone (60-85%): 90 – 123
  • Predicted Maximum HR: 150

Your Actual Values (Actual Values are determined from a graded exercise test)

• Target HR
• Max. HR

* This chart is based on the formula: 220 - your age = predicted maximum heart rate.

Resources

For more information about exercise

• Exercise for Your Heart Health.
• Exercise: Make Your Program a Success.
• To make an appointment with an exercise specialist or to join a cardiac rehabilitation program, contact the Cleveland Clinic Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation Program at 216.444.9353 or 800.223.2273, ext. 9353
• To find a cardiac rehabilitation program in your area, contact the American Association of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
• American Heart Association.
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Resting heart rate is a person’s heart rate when they are not performing any physical activity – they are at rest. A normal resting heart rate is between 60 to 100 beats per minute. Essentially, the lower the resting heart rate is the more efficient your heart functions. A low resting heart rate is also a signifier of better cardiovascular fitness. A resting heart rate below 60 bpm is often seen in athletes, and it’s not abnormal for their resting heart rate to be as low as 40.

The good news is, no matter what your resting heart rate is, you can improve it and in turn improve your heart function. Below you will find normal rangesfor resting heart rate based on age, the contributing factors for a higher resting heart rate, along with tips on how to improve your resting heart rate.

Resting heart rate chart

The below charts reveal healthy ranges for resting heart rate based on sex and age.

High heart rate at rest linked to a higher risk of death even in physically fit healthy people: Study

High heart rate at rest is linked to a higher risk of death even in physically fit healthy people, according to research findings. The researchers tracked the health of almost 3,000 men for 16 years.

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At the start of the study, all participants were interviewed by a doctor to evaluate their health and lifestyle. Cardiorespiratory fitness was also assessed using a cycling test.

About 15 years later, the researchers followed up with some of the participants for an additional check-up. Sixteen years after, the researchers checked to see if the participants were still alive. Nearly four of 10 of the men had died by then.

High resting heart rate was associated with lower physical fitness, high blood pressure and weight, and higher levels of circulating fats. Men who were more physically active had lower resting heart rates.

The study showed that the higher the resting heart rate, the higher the risk of mortality, regardless of physical fitness level.

The researchers concluded, “We found that irrespective of level of physical fitness, subjects with high resting heart rates fare worse than subjects with lower heart rates. This suggests that a high resting heart rate is not a mere marker of poor physical fitness, but is an independent risk factor.”

Your resting heart rate is determined by the activity of your central nervous system, levels of circulating hormones, and cardiorespiratory fitness. While the correlation between a high level of cardiorespiratory fitness and a low resting heart rate is well known, the researchers of the study wanted to remove all confounding factors to find out exactly why this is. Previously done studies relied on self-reported physical activity and objectively measured physical fitness. This is what prompted a more thorough investigation.

The results of the study demonstrated a correlation between VO₂Max and resting heart rate. This means that subjects with higher levels of fitness were more likely to have lower resting heart rates.

Overall, it was found that subjects with elevated resting heart rates were at significantly greater risk of mortality, with a resting heart rate in the range of 51 to 81 beats per minute being associated with about a 40 to 50 percent increase in risk. Having a resting heart rate in the range 81 to 90 beats per minute a twofold risk increase, with those over 90 beats per minute a threefold risk increase.

Surmising all the obtained data, there was no doubt that elevated resting heart rate is not merely a marker of poor general fitness but rather it should be treated as an independent risk factor for overall mortality.

Resting heart rate: A potential health issue indicator

A resting heart rate is one of the most important numbers you should know, as it can be used to track your fitness level and target your workouts. A resting heart rate can even alert you to potential health-related conditions. The following are some of the things your resting heart rate can tell you:

You’re not active enough: If your heart rate exceeds that of the average adult (60-100 beats per min) this may mean that your heart is less efficient at pumping blood.

You’re overtraining: Keeping an eye on your heart rate during exercise regimens can be a good measure of when you should start to scale it back a bit. Working out too hard, and thus at high heart rates, can mean you are working out more than is required.

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You’re too stressed: Mental and emotional stress can wreak havoc on your resting heart rate, making it creep up over time. If stress remains constant for long periods of time, it can lead to a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, and much more.

You’re sleep deprived: Not getting enough sleep can lead to fatigue, a lower metabolism, and excessive snacking and calorie intake. Not getting enough sleep can also lead to increases in resting heart rate.

You’re dehydrated: Having a dry mouth, noticing your urine is more yellow than normal, and even a slightly higher resting heart rate may indicate you are dehydrated. Drinking more water, especially during hot days of the year, will help remedy this.

You’re developing a medical condition: Experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, unusual fatigue, dizziness, and excessive thirst combined with an increase to your resting heart rate may indicate an underlying condition. These symptoms may present with medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, hyperthyroidism, or type 2 diabetes. Speaking to your doctor as soon as possible is highly recommended in such cases.

Factors that may influence healthy resting heart rate

There are many different factors that can contribute to a higher or lower heart rate, including activity level, fitness level, air temperature, body position, emotions and stress level, body size, medications, food and drink, and illness. Depending on these factors, you may find you have a higher or lower heart rate. To get the most accurate resting heart rate measurement, you should be at complete rest. Measuring your heart rate during activity will render higher numbers, and if you go by those readings you may think your heart is at risk.

Additionally, it is important to recognize that resting heart rate tends to increase with age. Also, certain medications may also affect our resting heart rate, as drugs used to treat asthma, depression, obesity, and attention deficit disorder can lead to it increasing.

How to measure resting heart rate

To measure your resting heart rate, ensure you are relaxed and comfortable. Stay seated and motionless between five to 10 minutes to fully relax. Once well relaxed, locate your pulse, which can be easily done by applying pressure with your index and middle fingers on the inside of your wrist – there is your radial artery.

Use a watch with a second hand and count how many beats you feel within 10 seconds. Complete this test two to three times to find your average number and multiply that number by six. For example, if you count 12 beats within the ten-second span, your resting heart rate is 72 beats per minute (12×6 = 72).

Tips to have a healthier resting heart rate

There are many natural ways for improving your resting heart rate. Here’s what you can do:

• Exercise regularly
• Reduce stress
• Quit smoking
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Reduce your intake of caffeine
• Sleep well

By ensuring your resting heart rate is in a healthy range, you can reduce the risk of heart-related complications and improve your heart function.

Have a higher than normal resting heart rate should prompt you to be suspicious about your overall cardiovascular health. Referring back to the heart rate chart, you can easily find which category you fall into. If you do find yourself having an abnormally high resting heart rate, seeing your doctor about its potential cause will help reduce your chances of succumbing to an untimely death.

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