Enter your morning heart rate (BPM) for up to 5 days to find your average.
Your Average RHR: 0 BPM
What is Resting Heart Rate (RHR)?
Your resting heart rate (RHR) is the number of times your heart beats per minute (BPM) while you are at complete rest. It is a vital indicator of your cardiovascular health and overall physical fitness. Generally, a lower RHR implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness.
How to Properly Measure Your RHR
To get the most accurate calculation, follow these steps:
Time it Right: The best time is first thing in the morning, right after you wake up, before getting out of bed or consuming caffeine.
Find Your Pulse: Use your index and middle fingers. Place them on your wrist (radial pulse) or the side of your neck (carotid pulse).
Count: Count the beats for a full 60 seconds for maximum precision. Alternatively, count for 30 seconds and multiply by 2.
Repeat: Because RHR can fluctuate based on stress or sleep quality, it is best to take readings over 3 to 5 days and average them.
Understanding the Results
Category
Range (BPM)
Athlete
40 – 60 BPM
Normal / Healthy
60 – 100 BPM
High (Tachycardia)
Over 100 BPM
Factors That Affect Your Heart Rate
Several factors can influence your daily readings, including age, fitness level, smoking status, air temperature, body position, emotional state, and medication use. If your average resting heart rate is consistently above 100 BPM or significantly below 60 BPM (if you are not an athlete), it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional.
function calculateAverageRHR() {
var d1 = document.getElementById('day1').value;
var d2 = document.getElementById('day2').value;
var d3 = document.getElementById('day3').value;
var d4 = document.getElementById('day4').value;
var d5 = document.getElementById('day5').value;
var readings = [d1, d2, d3, d4, d5];
var sum = 0;
var count = 0;
for (var i = 0; i 0) {
sum += val;
count++;
}
}
var resultBox = document.getElementById('rhrResultBox');
var rhrValueSpan = document.getElementById('rhrValue');
var rhrCategory = document.getElementById('rhrCategory');
var rhrDescription = document.getElementById('rhrDescription');
if (count === 0) {
alert('Please enter at least one valid heart rate reading.');
resultBox.style.display = 'none';
return;
}
var average = Math.round(sum / count);
rhrValueSpan.innerHTML = average;
resultBox.style.display = 'block';
if (average = 40 && average = 60 && average <= 100) {
rhrCategory.innerHTML = "Category: Normal";
rhrCategory.style.color = "#2c3e50";
rhrDescription.innerHTML = "This is the standard healthy range for most adults.";
} else {
rhrCategory.innerHTML = "Category: High (Tachycardia)";
rhrCategory.style.color = "#c0392b";
rhrDescription.innerHTML = "Your resting heart rate is elevated. This could be due to stress, dehydration, or underlying conditions.";
}
resultBox.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'nearest' });
}