Normal Heart Rate by Age Chart Philippines: Resting Pulse and Exercise Zones
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A normal resting heart rate for adults is 60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm), according to the American Heart Association. Children's resting rates are higher and fall with age. Well-trained athletes can rest at 40 to 60 bpm.
Your pulse shows on every BeHealthy Digital BP Monitor — ₱950 reading, and the Smart Body Fat Scale — ₱2,488 has a built-in heart rate sensor.
Kinakabahan dahil mabilis ang pulso? Heart rate changes with age, activity, caffeine, stress and fever. This chart shows what is typical at rest and during exercise, and when a reading deserves a doctor's attention.
Last updated: 17 September 2026 · BeHealthy Philippines · Sources: American Heart Association (AHA); commonly used pediatric reference ranges (sources vary slightly)
Resting Heart Rate by Age
| Age | Typical resting heart rate (bpm) |
|---|---|
| Newborn to 11 months | 100 – 160 |
| 1 – 2 years | 90 – 150 |
| 3 – 5 years | 80 – 140 |
| 6 – 12 years | 70 – 120 |
| 13 – 17 years | 60 – 100 |
| Adults 18+ | 60 – 100 |
| Well-trained athletes | 40 – 60 |
Children's ranges differ slightly between medical references, and a sleeping child's rate is lower than an awake one. Use these as a general guide and ask your pediatrician about your child's readings.
Exercise Heart Rate Zones by Age
The AHA estimates maximum heart rate as 220 minus your age. Moderate exercise is about 50–70% of that maximum, and vigorous exercise about 70–85%.
| Age | Estimated max (bpm) | Moderate zone | Vigorous zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 200 | 100 – 140 | 140 – 170 |
| 30 | 190 | 95 – 133 | 133 – 162 |
| 40 | 180 | 90 – 126 | 126 – 153 |
| 50 | 170 | 85 – 119 | 119 – 144 |
| 60 | 160 | 80 – 112 | 112 – 136 |
| 70 | 150 | 75 – 105 | 105 – 128 |
| 80 | 140 | 70 – 98 | 98 – 119 |
On maintenance medicine? Some blood pressure medicines, such as beta blockers, lower your heart rate, so these zones may not apply. Ask your doctor for a target that fits you.
How to Check Your Pulse
Sit quietly for 5 minutes. Avoid coffee, smoking and exercise beforehand.
Place two fingers on the thumb side of your inner wrist.
Count beats for 30 seconds and multiply by 2, or count a full minute if the rhythm feels uneven.
A digital BP monitor shows your pulse with every reading.
What Changes Your Heart Rate
| Raises it | Lowers it |
|---|---|
| Exercise, stress, anxiety | Regular aerobic fitness |
| Coffee, energy drinks, nicotine | Sleep and relaxation |
| Fever, dehydration, heat | Some medicines, such as beta blockers |
| Anemia, thyroid problems | Some heart rhythm conditions |
See a doctor if your resting heart rate is often above 100 bpm, or below 60 bpm with dizziness, fainting or tiredness (unless you are a trained athlete), or if your pulse feels irregular. Call 911 for a racing or irregular heartbeat with chest pain, shortness of breath or fainting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A normal resting heart rate for adults is 60 to 100 beats per minute, according to the American Heart Association. Well-trained athletes may rest between 40 and 60 bpm.
Children have faster heart rates that slow with age. Typical resting ranges are about 100 to 160 bpm for infants, 80 to 140 bpm for preschoolers, 70 to 120 bpm for school-age children and 60 to 100 bpm for teens. References vary slightly.
A resting heart rate of 100 bpm is at the upper edge of normal for adults. If your resting rate is often above 100, especially with palpitations, dizziness or shortness of breath, see a doctor.
A common estimate is 220 minus your age. For a 40-year-old that is about 180 bpm, with a moderate exercise zone of about 90 to 126 bpm and a vigorous zone of about 126 to 153 bpm.
A resting rate below 60 bpm can be normal in fit people. It needs a doctor's check if it comes with dizziness, fainting, unusual tiredness or shortness of breath.
Yes. Digital blood pressure monitors, including the BeHealthy Digital BP Monitor, display your pulse rate alongside systolic and diastolic readings.