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How to Take a Pulse

Heart rate, also called pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Heart rate can change based on activity level, age, medication, and other factors throughout life.


  

A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness. For example, a well-trained athlete might have a normal resting heart rate closer to 40 beats per minute.


Taking Pulse


-Take your radial (wrist) or carotid (neck) pulse using your middle & index fingers

- Count the number of beats per minute in 60 seconds or 1 minute.


Other way of Counting the Pulse:


  • Use a timer set it in 10 seconds

  • Count the pulse 

  • Then multiply it by 6

Ex. In 10 seconds the result of number of beats is 12 x 6 = 72bpm


Now, count your pulse rate.


How many beats per minute? _____



When to take a pulse?


3 PHASES of Taking Pulse


  1. Pulse at Rest. Count the pulse before physical activity. Expected heart beat  is  in between 60 - 90 beats per minute.


  1. Pulse at work . Count the pulse right after the physical activity. Expected heart rate will rapidly increase depending on the level of training heart rate zone exerted.

  1. Recovery Pulse. Count the pulse after taking a cool down exercise. Expected the heart beat will be back to normal with the range between 60 - 90 bpm. 



Take note :  3 to 4 years old: 80 to 120 bpm. 5 to 6 years old: 75 to 115 bpm. 7 to 9 years old: 70 to 100 bpm. 10 years and older: 60 to 100 bpm.



So now, try taking the pulse in 3 phases. 




Date: _____

Before Workout Pulse at Rest : __________ bpm

During Workout Pulse at Work : _________ bpm

After (Cool Down) Workout Recovery Pulse : _______ bpm



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