It has been a long time when the heart rate is measured by placing two fingers on the neck and watching the clock. Now it's easy for an...
It has been a long time when the heart rate is measured by placing two fingers on the neck and watching the clock. Now it's easy for an app on a smartphone or just say: "Siri, how's my heart rate?"
But what number does Siri answer about your heart rate? The following are explanations of the CNET page.
What is a normal heartbeat?
Resting heart rate (RHR) - the number of times your heart beats every minute of your rest. It is a quick way to assess the healthy level of the heart. What is considered normal may vary by person. But generally, RHR should be between 60 and 100 beats per minute.
If your RHR is continuously over 100 beats per minute (a condition called tachycardia), you should consult your doctor. Especially when it comes with other symptoms such as chest tightness, fatigue or difficulty breathing.
The heart rate at rest should range from 60 to 100 beats per minute.
According to cardiologist Jennifer Haythe, MD, co-director of Columbia Women's Heart Center, high RHR has different meanings. It may be because you are dehydrated, physically inadequate, or may be a sign of something more serious to your heart or lungs.
If your RHR is always below 60 beats per minute, you may have a slow heart rate, and it often accompanies dizziness, chest discomfort.
"Similarly, bradycardia has many different meanings." "It may be a perfectly normal thing, a sign of great physical strength or a warning of heart problems. If your resting heart rate is less than 60 beats per minute and you feel unwell, You should go to the doctor to have an ECG test. "
Factors affecting heart rate at rest
When measuring your RHR, remember that there are a number of things that can affect results, including:
Age: RHR may decrease with age, according to some studies.
Gender: On average, women's RHR tends to be two to seven beats per minute higher than men.
Weather: RHR may increase in hot weather, but usually no more than 10 bpm.
Emotions: Feelings of stress, anxiety, or even intense happiness can increase your RHR.
Body position: RHR can be higher than 3 spans when sitting compared to lying. Similarly, RHR tends to increase slightly when standing.
Medications: Prescription drugs such as antidepressants may make your RHR rate higher or lower than when you don't take the medicine.
If your resting heart rate is normal - what?
Congratulations! The result of normal RHR is certainly a good thing. But if you're following them for fitness or health reasons, it's not the only thing that needs attention. Because "normal" is not necessarily equal to "healthy".
In fact, in a recent study, middle-aged men had RHR from 75 beats per minute or higher. At the beginning of the study, there was twice the possibility of death in the next 11 years, compared with men with a RHR of 55 or less.
"Ideally, the heart rate at rest is between 50 and 70 beats per minute," Haythe said. "But I don't think everyone has to be so obsessed with this. Every single month of testing is absolutely good."
"Another important thing is how fast your heart rate drops after you exercise," Haythe said. "We want to see that your heart rate is slow at rest, it rises appropriately when exercising and it will drop quickly afterwards - within minutes."
No matter which method you use, when assessing your fitness level, one thing is for sure, any results need to be considered with other figures. For example: blood pressure and cholesterol, consult a doctor, especially if you notice changes over time.
Ms. Phoenix
