Calculate your average resting heart rate to gauge your cardiovascular fitness.
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Your resting pulse rate will be displayed here.
Understanding Your Resting Pulse Rate
Your resting pulse rate, also known as your resting heart rate (RHR), is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you are completely at rest. It's a key indicator of your cardiovascular health and fitness level. A lower resting pulse rate generally signifies a more efficient heart and better cardiovascular conditioning.
How is Resting Pulse Rate Determined?
The calculator above provides a direct input for your measured resting pulse rate. However, for context, general formulas exist to estimate target resting heart rates, though individual variations are significant. A commonly cited formula for estimating maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age. Your target heart rate zone during exercise is often calculated as a percentage of this maximum. Your resting heart rate is measured when you are calm, relaxed, and haven't engaged in strenuous activity for a while. The ideal time to measure it is typically first thing in the morning before getting out of bed.
What is a "Normal" Resting Pulse Rate?
For most adults, a normal resting pulse rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm). However, this can vary based on several factors:
Fitness Level: Athletes and very fit individuals often have resting heart rates as low as 40-60 bpm because their hearts are stronger and more efficient, needing fewer beats to pump the same amount of blood.
Age: Resting heart rate can change slightly with age.
Gender: Women tend to have slightly higher resting heart rates than men.
Body Size: Larger individuals may have slightly higher resting heart rates.
Medications: Certain medications can affect heart rate.
Body Temperature: Fever increases heart rate.
Emotions: Stress, anxiety, or excitement can temporarily raise your heart rate.
Body Position: A resting heart rate is usually lower when standing compared to when lying down.
Interpreting Your Result:
The calculator directly displays the resting pulse rate you input. The key is to monitor this number over time. A consistently high resting pulse rate (above 100 bpm) or a sudden significant increase may warrant a discussion with your doctor. Conversely, a consistently low resting pulse rate (below 60 bpm) in someone who is not an athlete might also be something to monitor, especially if accompanied by symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, or fainting.
This tool is for informational purposes to help you track your measured resting pulse rate. For any health concerns, always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
function calculateRestingPulseRate() {
var age = parseFloat(document.getElementById("age").value);
var gender = document.getElementById("gender").value;
var restingPulse = parseFloat(document.getElementById("restingPulse").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
// Basic validation
if (isNaN(age) || isNaN(restingPulse) || age <= 0 || restingPulse <= 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid positive numbers for Age and Resting Pulse Rate.";
resultDiv.style.color = "#dc3545"; // Red for error
resultDiv.style.backgroundColor = "#f8d7da";
resultDiv.style.borderColor = "#f5c6cb";
return;
}
// Display the input resting pulse rate and add context
var interpretation = "";
var bpmColor = "#004a99"; // Default blue
var bgHighlightColor = "#e7f3ff"; // Default light blue
var borderHighlightColor = "#28a745"; // Default green
if (restingPulse 100) {
interpretation = " (Higher than average – may warrant discussion with a doctor)";
bpmColor = "#dc3545"; // Red for concerning
borderHighlightColor = "#dc3545″;
} else {
interpretation = " (Within the typical healthy range)";
bpmColor = "#007bff"; // Blue for normal range
borderHighlightColor = "#007bff";
}
resultDiv.innerHTML = restingPulse + " bpm" + interpretation + "";
resultDiv.style.color = bpmColor;
resultDiv.style.backgroundColor = bgHighlightColor;
resultDiv.style.borderColor = borderHighlightColor;
resultDiv.style.borderLeftWidth = "5px"; // Ensure border is visible
}