Resting Heart Rate
Enter your resting heart rate (or measure it now). See your cardiovascular fitness percentile and what it means for long-term health.
Measure after sitting quietly for 5+ minutes. Place two fingers on your wrist or neck, count beats for 30 seconds, double it. Or use the tap method below.
Your cardiovascular fitness
Good
70 bpm — better than 50% of adults
Your RHR
70 bpm
Population avg
70 bpm
Resting Heart Rate Distribution
Normal range. Regular aerobic exercise can lower resting HR by 5–10 bpm over months.
Fitness Zones (AHA)
Put It In Context
Resting heart rate (RHR) is one of the simplest and most powerful predictors of cardiovascular health. Elite endurance athletes (marathon runners, cyclists) often have RHRs in the 40s. The world record is held by Miguel Indurain, the Tour de France champion, whose RHR was reportedly 28 bpm. Regular aerobic exercise is the most reliable way to lower RHR — 150 minutes of moderate cardio per week typically reduces it by 5–10 bpm over 3–6 months. Stress, caffeine, poor sleep, and dehydration all temporarily elevate RHR.
Curiosity Trail — explore next