Although we do not notice it constantly, it is enough to stop for a few seconds to notice how our heart beats at a certain rate, which varies depending on different circumstances, ranging from intense exercise to the emotions we can experience. Those beats are, in fact, the pulsations and knowing what we have at any given time is important, since they offer essential information for cardiovascular health. Do you want to know what are the normal pulsations at rest? Do not miss this article from. in which we tell you what they should be according to sex and age and talk about the importance of controlling our heart rate.
What is heart rate and how is it measured?
Our heart is a vital organ whose function is to pump the blood that circulates through arteries, veins and capillaries carrying oxygen to every cell of our body. It is a powerful muscle that performs, in each beat, a movement of contraction and relaxation, thus propelling the blood through the circulatory system. As explained by the Spanish Heart Foundation, the heart rate is the number of times the heart performs that contraction movement during a minute, that is, it is the beats per minute.
To maintain cardiovascular health, these beats must be done at a pressure and with a certain frequency although, as we have indicated, the frequency may vary depending on various factors. The normal resting heart rate ranges between 50 – 60 and 100 beats per minute, although with differences according to the physiological characteristics of each person.
Measuring and controlling pulsations is not complicated and is of vital importance especially in hypertensive people or those who suffer from a heart ailment. Although you currently have devices (fitness trackers and watches) that easily measure your heart rate, it's something you can do too. You just have to detect some point on the body where the pulsations are detected. The inside of the wrist and the side of the neck, under the jaw, are two where you can notice them more clearly. Simply press lightly with two fingers (index and heart) and count the pulses that occur for a minute.
To maintain cardiovascular health, these beats must be done at a pressure and with a certain frequency although, as we have indicated, the frequency may vary depending on various factors. The normal resting heart rate ranges between 50 – 60 and 100 beats per minute, although with differences according to the physiological characteristics of each person.
Measuring and controlling pulsations is not complicated and is of vital importance especially in hypertensive people or those who suffer from a heart ailment. Although you currently have devices (fitness trackers and watches) that easily measure your heart rate, it's something you can do too. You just have to detect some point on the body where the pulsations are detected. The inside of the wrist and the side of the neck, under the jaw, are two where you can notice them more clearly. Simply press lightly with two fingers (index and heart) and count the pulses that occur for a minute.
How to lower the pulsations at rest
Controlling the rhythm of the heartbeat is not easy and in any worrying situation you have to go to the doctor immediately. There are also specific treatments and medications to lower the pulsations, if necessary, which can only be indicated by a specialist.
Even so, reducing the number of resting pulsations is possible by resorting to moderate exercise. Excessively sedentary life can be the cause of an elevated heart rate, which can decrease within a few weeks by practicing some aerobic exercise regularly.
