What is a Normal Resting Pulse Rate?
Your pulse rate measures how fast your heart beats. A resting pulse rate is taken when your body has not been physically active for some time. The best time to measure your resting pulse rate is just after you wake up in the morning.FunctionYour resting heart rate measures how hard your heart has to work in order to pump blood to the rest of your body . If your pulse rate is too high (tachycardia) or too low (bradycardia), then something is not right with your heart and you should seek medical attention immediately.NormalFor adults the normal pulse rate is between 60 to 80 beats per minute, and for athletes it is between 40 to 60 beats per minute. If your pulse rate is over 90 beats per minute at rest, your heart is working too hard and you should seek medical attention.How to CheckPlace your index and middle finger of one hand on the inside wrist of the other hand just below the hand. With slight pressure you will feel a pulse. Count the number of pulses in a 10 second time span and m
