Understanding what constitutes a normal heart rate is crucial for monitoring your health. Heart rates can vary significantly based on age, activity level, and other factors.
Normal Heart Rate Ranges by Age
Children
- • Newborns (0-1 month): 100-160 bpm
- • Infants (1-11 months): 90-150 bpm
- • Toddlers (1-2 years): 80-140 bpm
- • Preschoolers (3-5): 80-120 bpm
- • School-age (6-15): 70-110 bpm
Adults
- • Adults (18+): 60-100 bpm
- • Athletes: 40-60 bpm
- • Elderly (65+): 60-100 bpm
Heart Rate Ranges During Activities
Resting
60-100 bpm for most adults. Athletes may have lower resting rates due to better cardiovascular fitness.
Light Activity
50-70% of maximum heart rate. Ideal for daily activities and light exercise.
Exercise
70-85% of maximum heart rate. Varies based on exercise intensity and fitness level.
Normal Heart Rate Variations
Your heart rate naturally varies throughout the day due to:
- •Time of day (typically lower during sleep)
- •Body position (higher when standing)
- •Emotions and stress levels
- •Air temperature and humidity
Tips for Accurate Monitoring
Best Practices
- • Measure at the same time daily
- • Stay still for accurate readings
- • Use proper technique or reliable devices
- • Record readings for tracking trends
Common Mistakes
- • Moving during measurement
- • Measuring after activity
- • Using incorrect technique
- • Ignoring consistent patterns
When to Worry About Your Heart Rate
Consult a healthcare provider if you notice:
- ⚠️Consistently high resting heart rate
- ⚠️Unexplained low heart rate
- ⚠️Irregular heart rhythms
- ⚠️Heart rate that doesn't match activity
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