Enter your age and current measured resting heart rate to assess your cardiovascular fitness baseline.
Measure while seated and relaxed for at least 5 minutes.
Assessment Result
Your Resting Heart Rate category is:
function assessMaleRHR() {
var ageInput = document.getElementById('maleAge').value;
var rhrInput = document.getElementById('measuredRHR').value;
var resultDiv = document.getElementById('rhrResult');
var statusSpan = document.getElementById('rhrStatus');
var descP = document.getElementById('rhrDescription');
var age = parseInt(ageInput);
var rhr = parseInt(rhrInput);
if (isNaN(age) || age 120) {
alert("Please enter a valid age between 18 and 120.");
return;
}
if (isNaN(rhr) || rhr 220) {
alert("Please enter a valid resting heart rate (BPM).");
return;
}
var status = "";
var color = "";
var desc = "";
// Logic based on general normative data for males by age groupings
if (age >= 18 && age <= 25) {
if (rhr < 56) { status = "Athlete / Excellent"; color = "#28a745"; }
else if (rhr <= 61) { status = "Good"; color = "#5cb85c"; }
else if (rhr <= 65) { status = "Above Average"; color = "#99c95d"; }
else if (rhr <= 69) { status = "Average"; color = "#f0ad4e"; }
else if (rhr = 26 && age <= 35) {
if (rhr < 55) { status = "Athlete / Excellent"; color = "#28a745"; }
else if (rhr <= 61) { status = "Good"; color = "#5cb85c"; }
else if (rhr <= 65) { status = "Above Average"; color = "#99c95d"; }
else if (rhr <= 70) { status = "Average"; color = "#f0ad4e"; }
else if (rhr = 36 && age <= 45) {
if (rhr < 57) { status = "Athlete / Excellent"; color = "#28a745"; }
else if (rhr <= 62) { status = "Good"; color = "#5cb85c"; }
else if (rhr <= 66) { status = "Above Average"; color = "#99c95d"; }
else if (rhr <= 70) { status = "Average"; color = "#f0ad4e"; }
else if (rhr = 46 && age <= 55) {
if (rhr < 58) { status = "Athlete / Excellent"; color = "#28a745"; }
else if (rhr <= 63) { status = "Good"; color = "#5cb85c"; }
else if (rhr <= 67) { status = "Above Average"; color = "#99c95d"; }
else if (rhr <= 71) { status = "Average"; color = "#f0ad4e"; }
else if (rhr = 56 && age <= 65) {
if (rhr < 57) { status = "Athlete / Excellent"; color = "#28a745"; }
else if (rhr <= 61) { status = "Good"; color = "#5cb85c"; }
else if (rhr <= 67) { status = "Above Average"; color = "#99c95d"; }
else if (rhr <= 71) { status = "Average"; color = "#f0ad4e"; }
else if (rhr 65
if (rhr < 56) { status = "Athlete / Excellent"; color = "#28a745"; }
else if (rhr <= 61) { status = "Good"; color = "#5cb85c"; }
else if (rhr <= 65) { status = "Above Average"; color = "#99c95d"; }
else if (rhr <= 69) { status = "Average"; color = "#f0ad4e"; }
else if (rhr <= 73) { status = "Below Average"; color = "#d9534f"; }
else { status = "Needs Attention"; color = "#c9302c"; }
}
if (status.includes("Excellent") || status === "Good") {
desc = "Your resting heart rate indicates a strong cardiovascular system and good physical fitness.";
} else if (status.includes("Average")) {
desc = "Your resting heart rate is typical for men your age. Consistent moderate exercise could improve this.";
} else {
desc = "Your resting heart rate is higher than average for your age. Consider consulting a healthcare professional about beginning an exercise program or lifestyle changes to improve cardiovascular health.";
}
// Special note for very low RHR not due to athleticism
if (rhr < 50 && !status.includes("Athlete")) {
desc += " Note: While low RHR is common in athletes, extremely low rates (bradycardia) in non-athletes should be evaluated by a doctor.";
}
statusSpan.innerHTML = status;
statusSpan.style.color = color;
descP.innerHTML = desc;
resultDiv.style.display = "block";
}
Understanding Healthy Resting Heart Rate for Men
Your resting heart rate (RHR) is a vital health metric that measures how many times your heart beats per minute (BPM) when you are completely at rest. For men, this number can provide significant insights into overall cardiovascular fitness and heart health. Unlike blood pressure, which changes constantly, your resting rate is a relatively stable baseline.
What is Considered "Normal" for Males?
The generally accepted normal range for a resting adult male is between 60 and 100 BPM. However, "normal" doesn't always mean "healthy" or "optimal." Medical research consistently shows that a lower resting heart rate usually implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness.
Highly trained male athletes typically have resting rates well below 60, sometimes into the 40s or even high 30s. Their heart muscle is so strong and efficient that it doesn't need to pump as often to circulate blood to the body at rest.
Why Age Matters in the Calculator
The calculator above asks for your age because normative data changes as men get older. While RHR doesn't drastically increase just because of age, the ranges for what constitutes "excellent" versus "average" fitness do shift slightly. For example, a 68 BPM reading might be considered "average" for a 25-year-old male, but might be considered slightly "above average" for a 55-year-old male.
How to Measure Your RHR Accurately
To get a true resting rate for input into the calculator, precision matters. Do not take this measurement immediately after exertion, stress, or consuming caffeine.
**Timing:** The best time to measure is first thing in the morning, before getting out of bed.
**Position:** Lie down or sit quietly in a chair for at least 5 to 10 minutes to ensure you are truly fully relaxed.
**Locate Pulse:** Use two fingers (not your thumb) to find your pulse on your wrist (radial artery) or neck (carotid artery).
**Count:** Count the beats for a full 60 seconds for the most accurate reading, or count for 30 seconds and multiply by two.
Interpreting Your Results
Using the calculator will categorize your RHR based on your age bracket:
Good / Above Average (typically upper 50s to mid-60s bpm): Suggests good physical condition and a healthy heart.
Average (typically upper 60s to low 70s bpm): You fall squarely in the middle of the population curve for men your age.
Below Average / Needs Attention (typically mid-70s and higher bpm): This suggests your heart is working harder than necessary at rest. While still potentially within the "clinical normal" range of 60-100, a resting rate consistently in the 80s or 90s for a man often signals lower physical fitness levels and higher long-term cardiovascular risk.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides general information based on population averages and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If your resting heart rate is consistently very high (>100 bpm, tachycardia) or very low while experiencing dizziness or fatigue (bradycardia), consult a doctor immediately.