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- Usually this is when your exercise heart rate (pulse) is 60 to 80% of your maximum heart rate. In some cases, your health care provider may decrease your target heart rate zone to begin with 50%. In some cases, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) may be beneficial. This should be discussed with a healthcare professional before beginning.
The average resting heart rate (HRrest) for a 60 year old is 72 beats per minute2. 60 year old males average heart rates of 70 bpm while females average slightly higher at 73 bpm2. The normal resting heart rate range for all adults and children 10 and over is between 60 and 100 beats per minute3. 90% of 60 year olds resting pulses fall within the range of 54 to 91 bpm. In general, an adult's resting heart rate will be lower for those in better athletic condition. See also: Exercising heart rates for 60 year olds

A normal resting heart rate for adults is (2) between 60 beats per minute (bpm) and 100 bpm. An abnormal pulse rate below 60 bpm or above 100 bpm could increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, or early death. Normal Resting Heart Rate for Women.


Resting Heart Rate Chart 60 Year Olds
Percentile | All | Men | Women |
---|---|---|---|
Top 1% Athlete | 47 bpm | 45 bpm | 52 bpm |
Top 2.5% Athlete | 50 bpm | 48 bpm | 54 bpm |
Top 5% Athlete | 54 bpm | 50 bpm | 56 bpm |
Top 10% Excellent | 56 bpm | 54 bpm | 59 bpm |
Top 25% Good | 62 bpm | 60 bpm | 64 bpm |
Top 50% Average | 69 bpm | 67 bpm | 70 bpm |
Top 75% Average | 77 bpm | 75 bpm | 78 bpm |
Top 90% Higher Than Average | 85 bpm | 84 bpm | 86 bpm |
Top 95% Very High | 91 bpm | 91 bpm | 92 bpm |
Top 97% Very High | 97 bpm | 98 bpm | 96 bpm |
Top 99% Extremely High | 102 bpm | 102 bpm | 102 bpm |
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Source Citations
- American Heart Association Target Heart Rates
- Yechiam Ostchega, Ph.D. et al., U.S. Department OF Health and Human Services National Center for Health Statistics Resting Pulse Rate Reference Data for Children, Adolescents, and Adults: United States,1999-2008
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