Pulse measure it yourself: What is the heart rate says?
The pulse is given in units of beats per Minute. It can be measured at various Points on the body. Most easily at the wrist and at the carotid artery. People, depending on their age and sport habits a resting heart rate in the following areas:
- Infants: about 130 beats per Minute
- Small children: 100 to 120 beats per Minute
- Young people: 80 to 100 beats per Minute
- Adults: 60 to 80 beats per Minute
- Athletes: 40 to 60 beats per Minute
- Athletes: up to 32 beats per Minute
Your measured value deviates significantly from the average values, you should appeal to your doctor at your next visit to your pulse.
Pulse measure it yourself: preparation
If you measure your pulse to compare with the above values, you should measure your resting heart rate. Don't strain yourself directly before the measurement. Sit or lie down for at least five minutes before the measurement and come to rest. You have to begin with the pulse measurement and obtain a meaningful result.
Pulse measure it yourself: Manually with the clock
You can measure your pulse manually with a watch with a seconds display or a stopwatch:
- Are you looking for first of all, with your Index and middle finger side of your pulse on the thumb inside of your wrist. Alternatively, you can search him on the outside of your neck.
- You have found your pulse, you can start the measurement. You count the Schäge for exactly 30 seconds.
- The number you multiply by two, so that you get the value for the beats per Minute.
- Alternatively, you can also count for a shorter or longer period of time and the value corresponding to a Minute to calculate. The longer you count, the more accurate the value is.
Pulse via the App with the Smartphone to measure
Also with the Smartphone, you can measure your pulse. Different Apps to measure the pulse using the camera on the basis of the discoloration of your index finger. The determined values are almost the same, but not as reliable as the manual Count, or a professional device for pulse measurement.
- With the App Runtastic Heart Rate for Android and iOS you can take your pulse for free measure.
- Start the App and place your index finger over the camera. Within a few seconds your current pulse is determined.
- The measurements of some dimensions are accurate. For a reliable result, you should measure two or three times in a row.
Pulse by App to measure it yourself
Pulse measure it yourself: Professional measuring device
The most reliable results you get by using a professional measuring device. For fitness applications, you get a fitness bands and pulse rate watches without chest strap. Some devices allow you to connect via Bluetooth with your Smartphone.
- If you regularly take your resting heart rate you want to or need to, is an electrical heart rate monitor is the most practical. You can store the values and an accurate Overview of your resting heart rate will get.
- The most popular heart rate monitors with GPS we have for you a comparison of prices put together.
- You want to a fitness band without a chest strap, take a look at our latest Test of the best fitness bracelets to.
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