Resting Heart Rate Defined: Your resting heart rate (RHR) is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you're at rest.
Ideal RHR Range: For most adults, a normal resting heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm).
Infants (0-1 Year): Infants usually have a higher resting heart rate, ranging from 100 to 160 bpm. This is normal as their hearts work harder to supply oxygen to their growing bodies.
Children (1-10 Years): For young children, the average resting heart rate is between 70 and 120 bpm. As they grow, their heart rate naturally lowers.
Teenagers (11-17 Years): During adolescence, the resting heart rate ranges from 60 to 100 bpm. Physical activity, growth, and stress can influence this rate.
Adults (18-65 Years): A healthy resting heart rate for adults typically falls between 60 and 100 bpm. People with better fitness may have a rate below 60 bpm.
Older Adults (65+ Years): For older adults, the resting heart rate may slightly increase, but it should still stay under 100 bpm.