It is important for you to know how to calculate your resting
heart rate so that you have a better understanding of your blood
pressure health.
Your heart rate is a measurement of your pulse rate, or the number of heartbeats that you have per minute.
You
have two choices on how to measure your heart rate: using your neck or
your wrist. If you choose your neck, reach one hand over to the opposite
side of your neck. Lift up your chin as you place the first two or
three fingers of the hand along the lower quarter of your windpipe. It
might help if you also turn your chin to face away from those fingers.
You may have to probe a little along the windpipe, pressing lightly,
until you feel your pulse.
To use your wrist, flip one hand over
so that the palm faces up, with your fingers curled slightly. Using the
opposite hand, place the first two or three fingers onto your wrist just
below the ball of your thumb next to that tendon that runs up your arm.
Like with your neck, you may have to move your fingers a little until
you find your pulse.
When to Calculate Your Resting Rate
If you can, take your pulse first thing in the morning before you get out of bed to go to the bathroom. If you take your pulse the first day when you are still semi-reclined on your pillows, take your heart rate the in the same position every time. It is important to measure your heart rate every day at the same time and under as many of the same conditions as possible. You should count your heartbeats for a full minute for better accuracy.
If you can, take your pulse first thing in the morning before you get out of bed to go to the bathroom. If you take your pulse the first day when you are still semi-reclined on your pillows, take your heart rate the in the same position every time. It is important to measure your heart rate every day at the same time and under as many of the same conditions as possible. You should count your heartbeats for a full minute for better accuracy.
Keep in mind that many factors can influence
your heart rate, including tension, your fitness level, emotions and
medications. In addition, the temperature can affect your heart rate.
Your age and genetics can also affect your pulse.
Average your heart rate over a several day period to get a better overall pulse rate.
Your Heart Rate
On average, resting heart ranges should run between 60 and 100 beats per minute. If you consistently run outside either side of normal, contact your physician.
On average, resting heart ranges should run between 60 and 100 beats per minute. If you consistently run outside either side of normal, contact your physician.
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