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Resting Heart Rate Calculator

Assess your resting heart rate

Resting Heart Rate

65 bpm

Category

Good

Max HR

190 bpm

Measure when completely at rest (morning, before getting up)

Resting Heart Rate

65

bpm

Good
Athlete
< 50 bpm
Excellent
50-59 bpm
Good
60-69 bpmYou
Average
70-79 bpm
Below Average
80-89 bpm
Poor
90+ bpm

Target Heart Rate Zones

Warm-up (50-60%)95-114 bpm
Fat Burn (60-70%)114-133 bpm
Aerobic (70-80%)133-152 bpm
Anaerobic (80-90%)152-171 bpm
Maximum (90-100%)171-190 bpm

Example Calculations

1Good Resting Heart Rate (Age 30)

Inputs

Resting Heart Rate65 bpm
Age30

Result

CategoryGood
Max Heart Rate190 bpm
Warm-up Zone (50-60%)95-114 bpm
Fat Burn Zone (60-70%)114-133 bpm
Aerobic Zone (70-80%)133-152 bpm

A resting heart rate of 65 bpm falls in the "Good" range (60-69 bpm). Max HR = 220 - 30 = 190 bpm. Training zones are calculated as percentages of max HR: Warm-up = 190 x 0.50 to 190 x 0.60 = 95-114 bpm.

2Athlete Resting Heart Rate (Age 25)

Inputs

Resting Heart Rate48 bpm
Age25

Result

CategoryAthlete
Max Heart Rate195 bpm
Fat Burn Zone (60-70%)117-137 bpm
Aerobic Zone (70-80%)137-156 bpm
Anaerobic Zone (80-90%)156-176 bpm

A resting heart rate of 48 bpm is in the "Athlete" range (below 50 bpm), indicating excellent cardiovascular fitness. Max HR = 220 - 25 = 195 bpm. Fat Burn zone = 195 x 0.60 to 195 x 0.70 = 117-137 bpm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q

What is a normal resting heart rate?

Normal resting heart rate for adults is 60-100 bpm. Well-trained athletes may have 40-60 bpm. Lower resting heart rate generally indicates better cardiovascular fitness. Rates above 100 bpm (tachycardia) or below 60 bpm (bradycardia) may need medical attention.

  • Normal adult range: 60–100 bpm (American Heart Association)
  • Athlete range: 40–60 bpm due to larger, more efficient heart
  • Tachycardia: sustained rate above 100 bpm at rest – consult a doctor
  • Bradycardia: rate below 60 bpm (normal in fit individuals, concerning otherwise)
  • Newborns: 100–160 bpm; children (6–15): 70–100 bpm
RHR Range (bpm)ClassificationTypical Group
40–49AthleteElite endurance athletes
50–59ExcellentRegular exercisers
60–69GoodModerately active adults
70–79AverageGeneral adult population
80–89Below AverageSedentary adults
90–100PoorVery sedentary / stressed
Q

What is a good resting heart rate?

Good resting heart rate: 60-70 bpm (average), 50-60 bpm (excellent), 40-50 bpm (athlete level). Lower is generally better, indicating efficient heart function. However, very low rates (<40) in non-athletes may indicate issues.

  • Each 10 bpm lower RHR is associated with 10–15% lower cardiovascular risk
  • RHR above 80 bpm doubles heart disease risk compared to below 60 bpm
  • Olympic marathon runners average 35–45 bpm resting
  • Cyclist Miguel Indurain had a recorded RHR of 28 bpm
  • Consistently rising RHR over weeks can signal overtraining or illness
Q

How do you measure resting heart rate?

Measure RHR in the morning before getting out of bed, after a good night's sleep. Count pulse for 30 seconds and multiply by 2, or count for full minute. Use wrist (radial) or neck (carotid) pulse. Measure when completely relaxed.

  • Best time: immediately upon waking, before standing or checking phone
  • Radial pulse (wrist): place 2 fingers on the thumb side of your inner wrist
  • Count for 60 seconds for most accurate result (30 sec × 2 is acceptable)
  • Measure 3 mornings in a row and average the readings
  • Smartwatches/fitness trackers measure continuously but morning readings are most reliable
Q

What affects resting heart rate?

Factors affecting RHR: fitness level (athletes lower), age (increases with age), stress, medications, caffeine, sleep quality, temperature, and health conditions. Regular exercise lowers resting heart rate over time.

  • Caffeine: raises RHR by 3–5 bpm for 1–3 hours after consumption
  • Dehydration: increases RHR by 5–10 bpm due to reduced blood volume
  • Regular aerobic exercise can lower RHR by 10–20 bpm over 3–6 months
  • Beta-blockers (medication) can lower RHR by 15–25 bpm
  • Acute stress or anxiety can temporarily raise RHR by 10–30 bpm
FactorEffect on RHRDuration
Caffeine (200mg)+3–5 bpm1–3 hours
Aerobic exercise (12 weeks)−10–20 bpmPermanent with upkeep
Dehydration+5–10 bpmUntil rehydrated
Sleep deprivation+5–15 bpmUntil rested
Acute stress/anxiety+10–30 bpmMinutes to hours

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Last Updated: Mar 9, 2026

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