How can I check my heart rate without anything?

You can easily check your pulse on the inside of your wrist, below your thumb.

1. Gently place 2 fingers of your other hand on this artery.
2. Do not use your thumb because it has its own pulse that you may feel.
3. Count the beats for 30 seconds; then double the result to get the number of beats per minute.

How can I check my resting heart rate at home?

To check your pulse at your wrist, place two fingers between the bone and the tendon over your radial artery — which is located on the thumb side of your wrist. When you feel your pulse, count the number of beats in 15 seconds. Multiply this number by four to calculate your beats per minute.

What device can I use to measure my heart rate?

A heart rate monitor (HRM) is a personal monitoring device that allows one to measure/display heart rate in real time or record the heart rate for later study. It is largely used to gather heart rate data while performing various types of physical exercise.

What is the procedure of finding your resting heart rate if you do not have a wearable heart rate monitor?

If you don’t have a heart rate monitor you can check your heart rate using your pulse. To find your pulse, use two fingers (your middle and your index fingers) to find your carotid artery, just below your esophagus or throat. Then, count the beats you feel for 10 seconds.

When should I measure resting heart rate?

It’s important to take your heart rate while you are at rest. Don’t measure it within one hour of exercise or a stressful event. In fact, according to the American Heart Association, it’s best to measure your RHR first thing in the morning, even before you get out of bed.

What should BPM be when sleeping?

While sleeping For most people, their sleeping heart rate will fall to the lower end of the normal resting heart rate range of 60–100 bpm. In deep sleep, the heart rate may fall below 60 bpm , especially in people who have very low heart rates while awake.