What Is a Healthy Resting Heart Rate?
If you have a wearable that measures your resting heart rate (RHR), here’s how to understand what it’s telling you.
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Our hearts beat faster when we exercise, which is why heart-rate training can be so useful. But when we aren’t doing anything, our heart rate can still be useful to know. Most wearables, including smart rings and watches, will report your resting heart rate (RHR). Here's how to understand what it's telling you. Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) $375.80 at Amazon $399.00 Save $23.20 Shop Now Shop Now $375.80 at Amazon $399.00 Save $23.20 What is a normal resting heart rate? Medical professionals usually consider anything between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm) to be a “normal” resting heart rate. But this isn't a guideline for the number you see on wearables.
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