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Pulse rate or heart beat calculator helps you to find out the recommended average pulse rate per minute for your age. This calculator covers the average pulse rate for all age groups including the unborn fetus in the womb.
Pulse rate is counted by putting slight pressure on any artery in the body where pulsations can be felt. The most convenient location is the wrist (radial pulse). Other locations include side of the neck (carotid pulse), groin ( femoral pulse) or side of the feet ( Posterior tibial artery pulse).
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How to count the pulse rate at the wrist? |
 Turn the hand facing the palm side up. |
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Place your index finger along with the second and third finger just below the thumb. |
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Exert slight pressure with the index and second finger against the bone. |
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Count the pulse for 15 seconds using a watch or clock with second hand. |
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Multiply the number by 4. |
A few interesting facts :
* Normal values for pulse rate depend on age and the fitness level.
* If a normal adult has a pulse rate of 72/minute, an athelte’s pulse rate maybe below 50 per minute.
* Patients with an average resting pulse arte above 70 beats per minute can have a slightly higher incidence of heart attacks.
* You can lower your pulse rate by lifestyle changes i.e by controlling what you eat and regular exercises.
* Pulse rate increases after meals, during sex and exercise. It can vary during the day depending on your activity and this is normal.
* If a normal adult has a pulse rate of 72/minute, an athelte’s pulse rate maybe below 50 per minute.
* Patients with an average resting pulse arte above 70 beats per minute can have a slightly higher incidence of heart attacks.
* You can lower your pulse rate by lifestyle changes i.e by controlling what you eat and regular exercises.
* Pulse rate increases after meals, during sex and exercise. It can vary during the day depending on your activity and this is normal.
The Target Heart Rate or Training Heart Rate (THR) is the RATE at which the heart needs to pump blood during aerobic exercises so as to provide the maximum benefit to the body from such as a workout.
To calculate the THR one needs to know the heart or cardiac reserve i.e with what intensity can you exercise so that there is no strain on your heart and the body. As you get fitter the reserve goes up, but if you have a heart disease or if you are unfit the reserve is likely to be low and you should exercise caution when taking up any fitness regime.
Normally the target heart rate can go up by 60 percent to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate. It is never advisable to exercise above 85 percent of your maximum heart rate as this increases both cardiovascular and orthopedic risk.
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