What’s a Normal Heart Rate? How Do You Check Your Pulse/Heart Rate? | Dr. Jen Caudle

How do you know what’s a “normal” resting and active heart rate? The average resting heart rate is between 60 to 100 beats per minute, however, an athlete’s resting heart rate could fall between 40 to 50 beats per minute. Keep in mind that emotion and daily stressors can affect heart rate. Regularly monitoring your heart rate during the day can help to determine what’s normal for you, taking into account your age, fitness level, and lifestyle. Active heart rates are largely dependent on age. You