What is a good resting pulse?

What is a good resting pulse?

For most of us (adults), between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm) is normal. The rate can be affected by factors like stress, anxiety, hormones, medication, and how physically active you are. An athlete or more active person may have a resting heart rate as low as 40 beats per minute.

What is an unhealthy pulse rate?

You should visit your doctor if your heart rate is consistently above 100 beats per minute or below 60 beats per minute (and you’re not an athlete), or you’re also experiencing: shortness of breath. fainting spells. lightheadedness or dizziness. feeling fluttering or palpitations in your chest.

Is a pulse of 120 normal?

According to the American Heart Association, a normal adult resting heart rate is between 60 beats per minute (BPM) and 100 BPM for people 15 years and older. A resting pulse rate of 120 BPM in adults would be considered high.

What if pulse is more than 120?

Heart rates that are consistently above 100, even when the person is sitting quietly, can sometimes be caused by an abnormal heart rhythm. A high heart rate can also mean the heart muscle is weakened by a virus or some other problem that forces it to beat more often to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Why is my heart rate 110 resting?

What heart rate is too high?

Tachycardia refers to a high resting heart rate. In adults, the heart usually beats between 60 and 100 times per minute. Doctors usually consider a heart rate of over 100 beats per minute to be too fast, though this varies among individuals. Factors such as age and fitness levels can affect it.

What are the symptoms of low pulse rate?

What are the symptoms of a low heart rate?

• Lack of energy.
• Low stamina.
• Dizziness.
• Weakness.
• Chest pains.
• Confusion/memory problems.
• Heart palpitations or flutters.