How to Take a Pulse
Continued from Target Heart Rate Chart.
A few minutes into your walk, take your pulse. Place the pads of your middle two or three fingers on your wrist just below the base of your thumb.
Once you feel the “thumping” of your heart beat, check your watch or timer and count the number of beats you feel for 10 seconds.
Begin your count with zero for the first beat. Multiply your number of heartbeats by 6 to find your beats per minute.
Your number should fall within the 60 to 75 percent range for your age level on the Target Heart Rate Chart. If your number is too high, you are exercising too intensely. Slow down. If your number is too low and you feel OK, you can work harder.
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