{"id":6279,"date":"2026-02-19T17:41:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T17:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/?p=6279"},"modified":"2026-02-19T17:41:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T17:41:46","slug":"what-should-my-resting-heart-rate-be-for-good-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/na\/what-should-my-resting-heart-rate-be-for-good-health\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should My Resting Heart Rate Be for Good Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In general, a typical adult Resting Heart Rate (RHR) can range between 60-100 beats per minute (BPM).  Having a RHR on the higher end of this range is associated with increased health risk. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your resting heart rate (RHR) can generally be defined as how often your heart beats when you\u2019re at rest.  Your heart rate is not static; it changes throughout the day and can vary based on many factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heart rate increases when you exercise, and stress or other environmental variables can also increase heart rate.  Heart rate slows when you are calm, sleeping<\/strong><\/a> and not moving your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your RHR is only one indicator of health.  It should be taken into account with other markers of health including: blood pressure, blood lipids, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Taking as many health measures as possible can give a look into heart and overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some research has shown a link between your RHR and overall health.  In general, a lower RHR may be associated with a lowered risk for cardiovascular disease and even lowered overall mortality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A higher RHR may indicate lower fitness level and may increase risk for overall mortality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, people who regularly exercise have a lower RHR compared to people who are sedentary.  Therefore, exercising more is an important way to help lower RHR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you know your resting heart rate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You can easily check your own RHR by taking your pulse from your wrist or neck.  Tracking your RHR over time can give you a better sense of what is your normal range for RHR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should check your pulse at the same time everyday because your RHR naturally varies throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Checking it at the same time everyday will give you a better sense of your range for RHR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health experts suggest checking your RHR first thing in the morning before you even get out of bed, have caffeine or exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to check your pulse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You can check your pulse at your neck or at your wrist.  For most people, checking your pulse is easiest at your wrist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n