Resting Heart Rate
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- Used by athletes and coaches as a measure of fitness
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- Best to record in morning after night’s rest
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- Lower the Heart Rate , higher the fitness level
Steps:
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- Lie down with a watch / Clock within easy view
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- Find a pulse at your neck / wrist
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- Remaining motionless count the number of beats in one minutes
Caveats:
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- Dehydration can raise heart rate by 7.5%
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- Heat add upto 10 beats per minute
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- Altitude can cause 10 to 20 % increase in Heart rate
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