What is a good resting heart rate?
Resting heart rate (RHR) is how many times your heart beats per minute at complete rest. For most adults a normal RHR is 60–100 bpm; well-trained people are often 40–60. A lower resting heart rate usually reflects a more efficient, fitter cardiovascular system — and a rising RHR over several days can be an early sign of stress, illness or under-recovery.
What affects resting heart rate
Fitness, sleep, stress, hydration, alcohol, caffeine, illness and temperature all move RHR. Because it responds quickly to strain, a multi-day rise above your baseline is a useful early warning that your body needs recovery.
How Vita uses resting heart rate
Vita reads RHR from your Apple Watch or WHOOP and uses it — with HRV and sleep — in your daily Recovery score and Body Age. Seeing RHR trend down as you get fitter is one of the clearest signs your training is working.
FAQ
Is a lower resting heart rate better?
Usually yes, within a healthy range — a lower RHR often reflects better fitness. Very low rates with symptoms should be checked by a doctor.
Why is my resting heart rate suddenly higher?
Common causes are poor sleep, alcohol, stress, dehydration or oncoming illness. A sustained rise above your baseline is worth easing off for.
How is resting heart rate measured?
An Apple Watch or WHOOP measures it automatically, mostly overnight. Vita reads it from Apple Health or WHOOP.