resting pulse

Calm heart rate

Resting pulse is the number of heartbeats per minute when the body is completely at rest, typically measured first thing in the morning before getting out of bed.

A normal resting pulse for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute, though athletes often have lower rates due to cardiovascular efficiency.

Her resting pulse dropped after months of training.

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calm · relaxed · baseline · steady · slow · quiet · deep breathing · breathing · meditation · sitting · morning · morning routine · vital signs · check up · cardiovascular · fitness · athlete · monitor

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physiological intensity

resting pulsemaximum heart rate

elevated pulse · rapid pulse · tachycardia · racing heart

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