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Resting heart rate by fitness
The normal adult range is 60–100 beats per minute; fitter hearts tend to beat slower at rest.
Illustrative reference range, rounded for general guidance — not a precise statistic or medical advice.
The numbers
| Group | Typical resting heart rate | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Normal adult range | 60–100 bpm | The clinically normal band |
| Regular exerciser | 55–70 bpm | A trained heart is efficient |
| Endurance athlete | 40–60 bpm | Well-conditioned, often symptom-free |
| Child (school age) | 70–110 bpm | Naturally faster than adults |
What it means
Resting heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you are calm and still. For most adults the normal range is 60 to 100 beats per minute. A lower resting rate often reflects better cardiovascular fitness, because a stronger heart pushes more blood with each beat.
Measure it before getting out of bed, or after sitting quietly for five minutes: count beats for 30 seconds and double it, or read it from a fitness tracker. Caffeine, stress, heat, illness and some medicines all nudge it up temporarily.
A consistently high resting rate, a very low one with symptoms like dizziness, or an irregular beat are reasons to see a doctor. A single high reading after coffee or a rush is not.
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Source: Standard clinical resting-heart-rate ranges for adults and children; rounded for general guidance, not a diagnostic reference. · checked 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
What is a good resting heart rate?
For adults, 60–100 bpm is normal, and toward the lower end usually signals better fitness. Endurance athletes can sit healthily in the 40s and 50s.
When should I worry about my heart rate?
A persistently high resting rate, an irregular beat, or a low rate with dizziness or fainting are worth a doctor's check. One high reading after caffeine or exercise is not a concern.
Track your own numbers
TempoLife logs your sleep, steps, weight and heart rate and shows your trend against these ranges.