How long does it normally take for the pulse rate to go back to normal on average
Pulse rate recovery varies from person to person. Much has to do with age, health status and stress. People who are more fit have quicker pulse recovery times.
To determine a pulse recovery rate, you take your normal pulse. Record the rate. After a period of activity, take your pulse again. Record the rate. Wait one minute and take your pulse again. Record the rate. Wait another minute and repeat. See how many minutes it takes for your pulse to return to the normal rate after a period of exercise or strenuous activity.
November 13th, 2009 at 4:32 am
Pulse rate recovery varies from person to person. Much has to do with age, health status and stress. People who are more fit have quicker pulse recovery times.
To determine a pulse recovery rate, you take your normal pulse. Record the rate. After a period of activity, take your pulse again. Record the rate. Wait one minute and take your pulse again. Record the rate. Wait another minute and repeat. See how many minutes it takes for your pulse to return to the normal rate after a period of exercise or strenuous activity.
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November 13th, 2009 at 5:09 am
It depends on age and over all physical health- including weight etc. If you are unfit, overweight, elderly and/or smoke, it will take longer for your HR to return to normal after exertion.
It’s generally considered abnormal if the heart rate does not slow by at least 42 beats per minute during the 2 minute period following exertion. To calculate your recovery heart Rate; take your pulse ten seconds after you have finished exercising. Record that number then 1 minute later, take your pulse again and write it down.
Then subtract the number from the second reading from the number for the first pulse reading. This number is your Recovery Heart Rate. The greater the number, the fitter/healthier you are.
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