How to Use the Resting Pulse & Arrhythmia Checker
Resting heart rate is one of the simplest indicators of heart health. Enter your age, resting pulse, whether the rhythm feels irregular, and whether you train at high intensity regularly, and this checker classifies your pulse as bradycardia, normal, or tachycardia, and flags a possible sign of arrhythmia.
A normal resting heart rate for adults is generally 60-100 beats per minute (bpm). People who train intensely on a regular basis often develop more efficient hearts, so a resting rate of 40-60 bpm can be normal for them. Under 60 bpm without a high-intensity training background is classified as bradycardia, and over 100 bpm as tachycardia. Even when the rate itself is normal, an irregular beat-to-beat rhythm can be a separate sign worth checking — it may indicate arrhythmia such as atrial fibrillation.
This result applies general normal-range thresholds for self-checking purposes only and does not replace an actual ECG or 24-hour Holter monitor test. If your result shows bradycardia, tachycardia, or an irregular rhythm, or if you experience dizziness, palpitations, chest pain, or shortness of breath, see a cardiologist or your doctor right away regardless of this result.
Frequently Asked Questions
Right after waking up, while still lying down, count your pulse at the wrist or neck for a full minute, or count for 15 seconds and multiply by 4. Avoid measuring right after caffeine or exercise.
Even if your rate falls in the normal 60-100 bpm range, an irregular beat-to-beat rhythm can be a sign of arrhythmia such as atrial fibrillation. See a cardiologist right away if it's accompanied by dizziness, palpitations, or shortness of breath.