What is the normal resting heart rate range for adults?

What is the normal resting heart rate range for adults?

• A. 40-60 bpm
• B. 60-100 bpm
• C. 100-140 bpm
• D. 120-180 bpm

Answer: (B)

Resting heart rate is the number of heartbeats per minute when you’re at rest. For healthy adults, the normal range is typically between 60 and 100 beats per minute. A rate below 60 can occur in people with high fitness levels but isn’t the usual expectation for the general adult population; rates above 100 indicate tachycardia and can be due to stress, illness, dehydration, caffeine, or other factors. The ranges outside 60–100 are not considered normal resting values for most adults.

Resting heart rate is the number of heartbeats per minute when you’re at rest. For healthy adults, the normal range is typically between 60 and 100 beats per minute. A rate below 60 can occur in people with high fitness levels but isn’t the usual expectation for the general adult population; rates above 100 indicate tachycardia and can be due to stress, illness, dehydration, caffeine, or other factors. The ranges outside 60–100 are not considered normal resting values for most adults.