Health · official-source review · reviewed 2026-10-10
A resting pulse taken at the wrist only means something if you compare it to the right range for your age.
Compare your measured resting heart rate to the expected adult range and flag when to re-check.
Adults checking their resting pulse at home.
Use the source document or official route that applies to your situation. This guide does not contact another person or verify external information.
Rest before you measure; do not check right after exercise, caffeine, or stress.
Count beats at the wrist or neck for a full minute for the most accurate number.
Type the number exactly as you counted it.
One number is a snapshot. Check on several days to see your usual resting rate.
Your resting pulse is 58 at age 34, which sits in the normal adult range of 60–100 for most adults.
Use your own source and details. The example is not a record about a real person or organization.
American Heart Association · reviewed 2026-10-10
What this source supports: A normal resting heart rate for adults typically ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute.
Source limit: Normal varies by fitness and medications. This is not a diagnosis; seek care for severe symptoms immediately.
These sources support the statements above. They do not show that every person needs this guide. They do not show a specific result.
This App compares a number you measure to a population range. It does not diagnose any condition.
Normal varies by fitness and medications. This is not a diagnosis; seek care for severe symptoms immediately.
Use current instructions from the responsible organization. This guide is a planning aid, not an official decision or a substitute for qualified advice.
Compare your counted resting pulse to the expected adult range and flag when to re-check.
This compares numbers. It is not medical advice. Severe symptoms require immediate care.
You enter every number yourself. The sources support the method and the limits. They do not produce a result for your specific case. Keep the original documents next to the sheet you build.
The App computes the worked example with your own numbers, in your browser.
APP 1
Compare your counted resting pulse to the expected adult range and flag when to re-check.
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Open Resting Heart Range CheckThe App runs in this browser. It does not send or save entries. Copy, download, or print only when you choose.
This guide uses short, direct instructions as an ASD-STE100-style writing target. It is not a formal certification.
Companion App: Resting Heart Range Check. It runs in this browser and does not upload your entries.
This guide is edited for clarity and checked against the sources it links. It is not a substitute for official instructions or qualified advice. A linked source does not show that every person needs this guide.