How to find your pulse<\/strong><\/h2>\nIt is possible to find your pulse in places that an artery passes close to your skin, for example your wrist or, alternatively, your neck. To find your pulse in your wrist:<\/p>\n
\n- Hold out one of your hands. Have your palm facing upwards with your elbow slightly bent.<\/li>\n
- Put the index and middle finger of the other hand onto the inside of your wrist. Place these at the bottom of your thumb.<\/li>\n
- Press your skin lightly until the point where you can feel your pulse. If you are unable to feel anything, it may be necessary to press a little harder or, alternatively, move your fingers around.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To find the pulse in your neck:<\/p>\n
\n- Push the same two fingers onto the side of your neck in the soft hollow area just beside your Adam\u2019s apple.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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How to\u00a0 check your pulse <\/strong><\/h2>\nWhen you find your pulse:<\/p>\n
\n- Count the amount of beats you feel for one full minute, or<\/li>\n
- Count the number of beats for 30 seconds and multiply by two<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The figure you get is the number of times a minute your heart is beating. It\u2019s known as your resting heart rate, as long as you\u2019ve been resting for at least 10 minutes before checking your pulse. It is also possible to check if your pulse is regular or irregular by feeling its rhythm for about 20-30 seconds.<\/p>\n
Occasional irregular heartbeats, such as missed beats, are very common. However, if your pulse is irregular for a continued length of time, it can be a sign of atrial fibrillation (a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate). This more commonly affects people who are 55 or over. \u00a0If you\u2019re concerned about your pulse, see your GP.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s a normal heart rate? <\/strong><\/h2>\nFor adults, 95% of normal people have a resting heart rate of between 60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm). The fitter<\/a> that you are, the lower your resting heart rate will probably be. For instance, athletes may have a resting heart rate of between 40 and 60 bpm or lower.<\/p>\nYou should contact your GP if you feel that your heart rate is always above 120 bpm or below 40 bpm. However, this could just be normal for you.<\/p>\n
Exercise and your pulse <\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you monitor your pulse while you\u2019re exercising, or immediately afterwards, it may give you an suggestion of your fitness level. In addition, a heart rate monitor is a useful tool for recording your heart rate when resting as well as during exercise. Aerobic activities – such as walking, running and swimming – are good types of exercise as these increase your heart and breathing rates.<\/p>\n
How to check someone else\u2019s pulse <\/strong><\/h2>\nYou can usually check a person\u2019s pulse by placing two fingers on:<\/p>\n
\n- A vein in the wrist (just underneath the thumb bone), or<\/li>\n
- An artery in the neck (just underneath the jaw).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Hold the individual\u2019s arm so that it\u2019s straight with the underside facing up. Feel around their wrist, by using your index (first) and middle finger of one hand, until you find their pulse. Alternatively, press the same two fingers to one side of their neck, just beneath their jaw. If you\u2019re counting a person\u2019s pulse, make use of a watch with a second hand. Cautiously count how many beats you feel in a full minute. A normal resting heart rate for an adult is 60 – 100 beats per minute.<\/p>\n
A person\u2019s heart rate plays a vital part in exercise and it needs to be monitored very carefully. A personal trainer will be able to tell you more.<\/p>\n
Contact Trifocus Fitness Academy<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\nIf you want to become a personal trainer yourself, you need to do a personal trainer course such as the one which we have on offer. For more information, please follow this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n
To find the pulse in your neck:<\/p>\n
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- Push the same two fingers onto the side of your neck in the soft hollow area just beside your Adam\u2019s apple.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n
How to\u00a0 check your pulse <\/strong><\/h2>\n
When you find your pulse:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Count the amount of beats you feel for one full minute, or<\/li>\n
- Count the number of beats for 30 seconds and multiply by two<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The figure you get is the number of times a minute your heart is beating. It\u2019s known as your resting heart rate, as long as you\u2019ve been resting for at least 10 minutes before checking your pulse. It is also possible to check if your pulse is regular or irregular by feeling its rhythm for about 20-30 seconds.<\/p>\n
Occasional irregular heartbeats, such as missed beats, are very common. However, if your pulse is irregular for a continued length of time, it can be a sign of atrial fibrillation (a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate). This more commonly affects people who are 55 or over. \u00a0If you\u2019re concerned about your pulse, see your GP.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s a normal heart rate? <\/strong><\/h2>\n
For adults, 95% of normal people have a resting heart rate of between 60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm). The fitter<\/a> that you are, the lower your resting heart rate will probably be. For instance, athletes may have a resting heart rate of between 40 and 60 bpm or lower.<\/p>\n
You should contact your GP if you feel that your heart rate is always above 120 bpm or below 40 bpm. However, this could just be normal for you.<\/p>\n
Exercise and your pulse <\/strong><\/h2>\n
If you monitor your pulse while you\u2019re exercising, or immediately afterwards, it may give you an suggestion of your fitness level. In addition, a heart rate monitor is a useful tool for recording your heart rate when resting as well as during exercise. Aerobic activities – such as walking, running and swimming – are good types of exercise as these increase your heart and breathing rates.<\/p>\n
How to check someone else\u2019s pulse <\/strong><\/h2>\n
You can usually check a person\u2019s pulse by placing two fingers on:<\/p>\n
- \n
- A vein in the wrist (just underneath the thumb bone), or<\/li>\n
- An artery in the neck (just underneath the jaw).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Hold the individual\u2019s arm so that it\u2019s straight with the underside facing up. Feel around their wrist, by using your index (first) and middle finger of one hand, until you find their pulse. Alternatively, press the same two fingers to one side of their neck, just beneath their jaw. If you\u2019re counting a person\u2019s pulse, make use of a watch with a second hand. Cautiously count how many beats you feel in a full minute. A normal resting heart rate for an adult is 60 – 100 beats per minute.<\/p>\n
A person\u2019s heart rate plays a vital part in exercise and it needs to be monitored very carefully. A personal trainer will be able to tell you more.<\/p>\n
Contact Trifocus Fitness Academy<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
If you want to become a personal trainer yourself, you need to do a personal trainer course such as the one which we have on offer. For more information, please follow this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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