This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.Heart rate is influenced by many factors such as genetics, age, weight, medications, mood, sleep, time of day, and caffeine intake. It can also be affected by diet, tobacco use, and hydration status, and exercise, explainsIn general, an adult will have a resting heart rate between 60 and 100.
Because heart rate is influenced by so many of these variables, it’s best to measure it first thing in the morning for a more accurate insight.For an accurate resting heart rate, you should measure your heart rate when you first wake up in the morning, before sitting up in your bed, Payden says. If you are looking to measure throughout the day, sit or lie down for five minutes first, then measure your heart rate.
To measure, find your pulse in either your radial artery in your wrist or the carotid artery in your neck. Start a timer and count the beats for 30 seconds. Then, multiply that number by two. Wait one minute, do this again and then average the two numbers.33 beats in 30 seconds X2=66 BPM.This measurement is important because generally, resting heart rate declines when fitness improves.
Regular aerobic exercise improves the effectiveness and efficiency of the cardiovascular system. All of the physiological adaptations ease the workload on our heart, allowing it to reduce the number of times it beats. Most researchers agree that aerobic exercise can