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The heart rate and pulse rate are 2 different assessments. The heart rate can be obtained by putting the stethoscope on the heart to count the apical heart rate. That area is up under the breast tissue, roughly right below and slightly left of the nipple line.
A pulse can be obtained at the radial site (wrist, thumb side), at the carotids (each side of the neck), the bradial (upper arm), the femoral (either side at the groin), the politeal (behind the knee), and pedal pulses (tops of each foot).
Sit quietly and find your pulse in your wrist. Use your first two fingers, not your thumb. Count the number of beats for 15 seconds, and multiply the number of beats times 4 to get the heart rate per minute. For example, if you count 18 beats in 15 seconds, your heart rate would be 18 x 4, which would be 72 beats per minute.
Taking your pulse at normal rest without any stimulants such as caffeine or sugar also try to avoid visual / audio stimulus such as TV radio or talking. Best time to take ytour resting heart rate is in bed when you first wake up.
The most accurate is before getting out of bed in the morning. Find your pulse on your neck, count the number of beats you feel for 30 seconds and multiply by 2. That is your resting heart rate. For more info see www.acsm.org.
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Do you find the lower your resting heart rate the harder it is to reach your maximum heart rate?
No, because if you have a lower resting heart rate you are usually healthy, but it can depend on the person.
What component of fitness can lead to a decrease in resting heart rate?
Cardiovascular fitness can lead to a decrease in resting heart rate.
What if a 40 year old has a resting heart rate of 55?
A resting heart rate of 55 for a 45 year old is ideal.
What is the normal heart beat rate for an adult?
Some highly trained athlete's heart rates can drop into the low 30s but most people are between 45 and 60. Usually figure about 10% lower than your resting heart rate
Is a resting heart rate of 100 normal?
I actually went to the dr yesterday and my resting heart rate was over 100. That is not normal and she recommended that I have my thyroid checked. You definitely need to see a dr if you have a high heart rate.
What is a good resting heart rate?
A good resting heart rate is when your heart beats good and when your heart is in a good position.
The resting heart rate is fastest in adult life?
is the resting heart rate is fastest in adult life
Do you find the lower your resting heart rate the harder it is to reach your maximum heart rate?
No, because if you have a lower resting heart rate you are usually healthy, but it can depend on the person.
What component of fitness can lead to a decrease in resting heart rate?
Cardiovascular fitness can lead to a decrease in resting heart rate.
What if a 40 year old has a resting heart rate of 55?
A resting heart rate of 55 for a 45 year old is ideal.
What is the normal heart beat rate for an adult?
Some highly trained athlete's heart rates can drop into the low 30s but most people are between 45 and 60. Usually figure about 10% lower than your resting heart rate
What should your resting heart rate be at?
Your resting pulse is the rate of your pulse when you are resting (when your not doing exersice).
When resting my heart rate is 98 beats per minute 32 is that normal?
normal heart rate ranges from 60-100. but i wound't consider it normal to have a resting heart rate of 98.
Why do you need to check your heart rate before you run?
To establish your "resting" heart rate.
What your resting heart rate?
you shouold know
Is a resting heart rate of 100 normal?
I actually went to the dr yesterday and my resting heart rate was over 100. That is not normal and she recommended that I have my thyroid checked. You definitely need to see a dr if you have a high heart rate.
Is a 150bpm a normal heart rate?
Genuinely depends on your age and the level of exertion you are having. If you were a baby in the womb then this could be considered a normal resting heart rate. If you are doing strenuous exercise, this could again be a normal heart rate. However, in an adult a normal resting heart rate is usually between 60 - 100 bpm. A healthy resting heart rate is more likely between 60 and 70 bpm. A resting heart rate is when you are doing no activity, such as lying down. If your heart rate is 150bpm when you are at rest this could be a sign that you are pretty unhealthy. A resting heart rate this high should probably be checked out by a doctor as it could lead to health complications in the future.
