{"id":31149,"date":"2021-11-18T17:35:12","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T17:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=31149"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"normal-heart-rate-after-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/normal-heart-rate-after-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Normal Heart Rate After Exercise: What You Heart Rate After Training Should Be Plus What It Says About You"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/normal-heart-rate-after-exercise\/#What_Is_The_Heart_Rate\" >What Is The Heart Rate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/normal-heart-rate-after-exercise\/#What_Is_A_Normal_Resting_Heart_Rate\" >What Is A Normal Resting Heart Rate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/normal-heart-rate-after-exercise\/#What_Is_A_Healthy_Active_Heart_Rate_During_Exercise\" >What Is A Healthy Active Heart Rate During Exercise?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/normal-heart-rate-after-exercise\/#Moderate_Intensity_Activity\" >Moderate Intensity Activity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/normal-heart-rate-after-exercise\/#Vigorous_Intensity_Exercise\" >Vigorous Intensity Exercise<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/normal-heart-rate-after-exercise\/#How_To_Set_Your_Target_Heart_Rate_Zone\" >How To Set Your Target Heart Rate Zone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/normal-heart-rate-after-exercise\/#What_Is_The_Normal_Heart_Rate_After_Exercise\" >What Is The Normal Heart Rate After Exercise?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/normal-heart-rate-after-exercise\/#The_Time_It_Takes_Your_Heart_Rate_To_Return_To_Normal_After_Exercise\" >The Time It Takes Your Heart Rate To Return To Normal After Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/normal-heart-rate-after-exercise\/#Your_Heart_Rhythm\" >Your Heart Rhythm<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/normal-heart-rate-after-exercise\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/normal-heart-rate-after-exercise\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/normal-heart-rate-after-exercise\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/normal-heart-rate-after-exercise\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During exercise, your heart rate increases as your heart pumps more oxygen to your muscles. However, after you are done, your heart rate should drop. Would you like to know what is the normal heart rate after exercise, and why do you need to track it? Our comprehensive guide on what your heart rate is telling you throughout training will answer this. In this read, find out what normal resting, active, and after exercise heart rates should be for your age!<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Normal_Heart_Rate_After_Exercise\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Heart_Rate\"><\/span><b>What Is The Heart Rate?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People often confuse the heart rate with the pulse rate. The pulse rate refers to the number of times per minute that the arteries expand and contract when responding to the heart\u2019s pumping action (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/expert-answers\/heart-rate\/faq-20057979\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pulse rate is equivalent to your heartbeat. This is because the contractions of your heart are responsible for the increased blood pressure in your arteries, leading to a pulse (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/235710#:~:text=The%20American%20Heart%20Association%20(AHA,the%20target%20heart%20rate%20zone.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Heart rate though, is the number of times the heart beats within one minute (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/235710#:~:text=The%20American%20Heart%20Association%20(AHA,the%20target%20heart%20rate%20zone.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to understand your normal heart rate and what it is after different activities, because this signifies the heart\u2019s efficiency. A healthy heart supplies the body with the right amount of blood at the correct rate (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/235710#:~:text=The%20American%20Heart%20Association%20(AHA,the%20target%20heart%20rate%20zone.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Normal_Resting_Heart_Rate\"><\/span><b>What Is A Normal Resting Heart Rate?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Mayo Clinic, a normal resting heart rate for healthy adults should range from 60 to 100 beats per minute (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/expert-answers\/heart-rate\/faq-20057979\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Experts acknowledge that a lower resting heart rate implies that your heart function is more efficient and has better cardiovascular fitness (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/expert-answers\/heart-rate\/faq-20057979\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You will find that a seasoned athlete can have a normal resting heart rate of around 40 beats per minute (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/expert-answers\/heart-rate\/faq-20057979\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that other factors besides your fitness and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/exercise-to-lose-belly-fat-in-1-week\/\">activity levels<\/a> affect your heart rate. They include your age, body size, emotions, medications, body position, and lifestyle habits like smoking (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/expert-answers\/heart-rate\/faq-20057979\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An unusually high normal resting heart rate indicates an underlying problem. Knowing this, consult your doctor if you have a resting heart rate that consistently reads 100 beats per minute (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/expert-answers\/heart-rate\/faq-20057979\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This rapid heart rate is known as tachycardia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, talk to your doctor if you have a resting heart rate of below 60 beats per minute (bradycardia), yet you are not a seasoned athlete (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/expert-answers\/heart-rate\/faq-20057979\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is also alarming and is characterized by signs such as shortness of breath, dizziness, or fainting (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/expert-answers\/heart-rate\/faq-20057979\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-running-build-muscle\/\">Does Running Build Muscle? The Truth About Anaerobic Exercise And Bodybuilding<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Normal_Heart_Rate_After_Exercise\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37143 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4989-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4989.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4989-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4989.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4989.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Healthy_Active_Heart_Rate_During_Exercise\"><\/span><b>What Is A Healthy Active Heart Rate During Exercise?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you exercise, you want your heart rate to increase to give your muscles enough <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breathing-during-exercise\/\">oxygen<\/a>. However, you do not want it to go up too much.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The active heart rate varies as it is influenced by the type of activity and your age. Take a look at the active heart rates in respect to the type of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/aerobic-exercises-at-home\/\">activity<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moderate_Intensity_Activity\"><\/span><b>Moderate Intensity Activity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this exercise, experts recommend an ideal active heart rate to range from 64% to 76% of your maximum heart rate (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/active-heart-rate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). As we mentioned earlier, you calculate your maximum heart rate by subtracting your age from 220 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/active-heart-rate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us do some math to find the active heart rate of a 20-year old. Here are the steps to follow to determine the active heart rate:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you must subtract the age from 220 to acquire the maximum heart rate. So, 220-20=200.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, you find 64% of 200 (0.64 x 200 = 128)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third, find 76% of 200 (0.76 x 200 = 152)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, a 20-year\u2019s old active heart rate should range from 128 to 152 bpm when performing moderate-intensity exercises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Normal_Heart_Rate_After_Exercise\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29345 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"normal heart rate after exercise\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vigorous_Intensity_Exercise\"><\/span><b>Vigorous Intensity Exercise<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any vigorous-intensity activity will demand more work from your heart, which means that the active heart rate will be higher. Experts recommend that your active heart rate range from 77% to 93% when performing a vigorous-intensity activity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/active-heart-rate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us also use the 20-year old age example to calculate this rate. Below are the required steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculate the maximum heart rate (220-20=200).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculate 77% of 200 (0.77 x 200 = 154)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculate 93% of 200 (0.93 x 200 = 186)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on this math, this means that the active heart rate of a 20-year old performing a vigorous-intensity activity should range from 154 to 186 bpm (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/active-heart-rate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts also acknowledge that vigorous <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-min-workout-calories\/\">exercise<\/a> is the best way to lower your resting heart rate and increase your maximum aerobic capacity and heart rate (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/what-your-heart-rate-is-telling-you\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, they do state that it is impossible to maintain a maximum heart rate for several minutes. So, you are advised to set a specific percentage of your maximum heart rate as your target during exercise (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/what-your-heart-rate-is-telling-you\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Normal_Heart_Rate_After_Exercise\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Normal_Heart_Rate_After_Exercise\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37492 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-9-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"normal heart rate after exercise\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-9.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-9.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-9-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-9.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Set_Your_Target_Heart_Rate_Zone\"><\/span><b>How To Set Your Target Heart Rate Zone<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to first determine your target heart rate zone. This requires you to do a little bit of math to get this heart rate. Generally, you are advised to use the heart rate reserve (HRR) method to calculate this rate. It requires you to (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/exercise-intensity\/art-20046887\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subtract 20 from your age to get your maximum heart rate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculate the number of times your heart beats per minute when at rest, preferably in the morning. It ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute for an average adult.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculate your HRR by subtracting your resting heart rate from your maximum heart rate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple the HRR by 0.7 and then add the answer to your resting heart rate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiply the HRR by 0.85, and then add the rest to your resting heart rate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The two numbers you get are your average target heart rate zone for vigorous exercise\u00a0intensity. Your heart rate after a vigorous activity should be between these two numbers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Normal_Heart_Rate_After_Exercise\"><\/span><b>What Is The Normal Heart Rate After Exercise?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have looked at the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-5-abs-exercise\/\">normal resting heart rate<\/a> and the active heart rate during exercise. So, now, we will discuss the normal heart rate after exercise.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, this rate is highly based on your age and the activity you were performing. The rate will differ because your heart is beating differently as it approaches the normal resting heart rate. So, the normal rate 30 seconds after exercise is not equal to that taken 20 minutes after exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An easier way to measure your heart rate after exercise is to wear a chest monitor or fitness bracelet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/235710#:~:text=The%20American%20Heart%20Association%20(AHA,the%20target%20heart%20rate%20zone.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You now know that a normal resting heartbeat should range from 60 to 100 beats per minute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If not, you can test your heart rate by counting your pulse rate. Place two fingers between the bone and tendon in your wrist and count the number of beats per 15 seconds. Then, multiply this number by four to get your pulse rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will give you the pulse rate per minute. Again, this is a reflection of your heart rate. You can do this several times to determine your heart rate after exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-pilates-good-for-weight-loss\/\">Is Pilates Good For Weight Loss? Why You Should Make This Practice Part Of Your Exercise Routine<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Normal_Heart_Rate_After_Exercise\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37142 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4991-1024x576.png\" alt=\"normal heart rate after exercise\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4991.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4991-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4991.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4991.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we sign out, let us do a quick run-through of some critical pointers. They are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Time_It_Takes_Your_Heart_Rate_To_Return_To_Normal_After_Exercise\"><\/span><b>The Time It Takes Your Heart Rate To Return To Normal After Exercise<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The intensity of the activity influences the time it takes. The more intense the exercise is, the longer your heart rate takes to return to its resting rate. Since most people are unaware of this, they often panic when their normal heart rate 10 minutes after exercise differs from readings taken 15 minutes after a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/10-benefits-of-exercise\/\">workout<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you know that intensity influences the differences. For example, experts reveal that it should take your heart 10 to 20 minutes to return to the normal rate if you perform a low-intensity aerobic exercise (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/active-heart-rate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should your heart rate slow to return to normal after exercise? This is yet another concern of most people. Fitness experts state that a slow heart rate recovery after exercise may indicate impaired parasympathetic tone, which is one of the risk factors of cardiovascular mortality (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21305485\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Heart_Rhythm\"><\/span><b>Your Heart Rhythm<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must also be keen and listen to your heart rhythms. If your heart has a rapid, sluggish, or abnormal rhythm, you need to talk to your doctor. The most common abnormal rhythm experienced by most people is atrial fibrillation, which replaces the normal beat with an erratic pattern (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/235710#:~:text=The%20American%20Heart%20Association%20(AHA,the%20target%20heart%20rate%20zone.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, if you feel a missed, skipped, or extra beat, it is essential to let your doctor know. Although extra beats, also known as ectopic beats, are harmless and require no treatment, it would not hurt to let your doctor know about them (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/235710#:~:text=The%20American%20Heart%20Association%20(AHA,the%20target%20heart%20rate%20zone.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe is your fast-track ticket to a long-lasting weight loss! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Normal_Heart_Rate_After_Exercise\">Tailor your fitness journey and maximize your results<\/a> with just a couple of swipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your normal resting heart rate is different from your active heart rate and heart rate after exercise. 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It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on for decision-making. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21305485\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal heart rate recovery after exercise predicts coronary artery disease severity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/exercise-intensity\/art-20046887\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise intensity: How to measure it<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2021, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/active-heart-rate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to calculate active heart rate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/235710#:~:text=The%20American%20Heart%20Association%20(AHA,the%20target%20heart%20rate%20zone.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What should my heart rate be?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/heart\/ss\/slideshow-heart-rate#:~:text=When%20you%20work%20out%2C%20you,of%20your%20maximum%20heart%20rate.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Know About Your Heart Rate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/what-your-heart-rate-is-telling-you\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What your heart rate is telling you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, health.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/expert-answers\/heart-rate\/faq-20057979\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s a normal resting heart rate?<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During exercise, your heart rate increases as your heart pumps more oxygen to your muscles. 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The pulse rate refers to the number of times per minute that the arteries expand and contract when responding to the heart\u2019s pumping action (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/expert-answers\/heart-rate\/faq-20057979\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The pulse rate is equivalent to your heartbeat. This is because the contractions of your heart are responsible for the increased blood pressure in your arteries, leading to a pulse (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/235710#:~:text=The%20American%20Heart%20Association%20(AHA,the%20target%20heart%20rate%20zone.\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). 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Mogeni","Est. reading time":"9 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/normal-heart-rate-after-exercise\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/normal-heart-rate-after-exercise\/"},"author":{"name":"BetterMe","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/539b0885dff80667dcb3a301526ebc4a"},"headline":"Normal Heart Rate After Exercise: What You Heart Rate After Training Should Be Plus What It Says About You","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/normal-heart-rate-after-exercise\/"},"wordCount":1667,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/normal-heart-rate-after-exercise\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_362378531.jpg","articleSection":["Fitness"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During exercise, your heart rate increases as your heart pumps more oxygen to your muscles. However, after you are done, your heart rate should drop. Would you like to know what is the normal heart rate after exercise, and why do you need to track it? Our comprehensive guide on what your heart rate is telling you throughout training will answer this. In this read, find out what normal resting, active, and after exercise heart rates should be for your age!<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What Is The Heart Rate?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People often confuse the heart rate with the pulse rate. The pulse rate refers to the number of times per minute that the arteries expand and contract when responding to the heart\u2019s pumping action (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/expert-answers\/heart-rate\/faq-20057979\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pulse rate is equivalent to your heartbeat. This is because the contractions of your heart are responsible for the increased blood pressure in your arteries, leading to a pulse (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/235710#:~:text=The%20American%20Heart%20Association%20(AHA,the%20target%20heart%20rate%20zone.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Heart rate though, is the number of times the heart beats within one minute (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/235710#:~:text=The%20American%20Heart%20Association%20(AHA,the%20target%20heart%20rate%20zone.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to understand your normal heart rate and what it is after different activities, because this signifies the heart\u2019s efficiency. 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