What does a high resting heart rate mean?

A high resting heart rate, or a heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute, means your heart is working extra hard to pump blood through your body.

Can a high heart rate be normal?

Sometimes, it’s normal for you to have a fast heartbeat. For instance, it’s normal for your heart rate to rise during exercise or as a response to stress, trauma or illness. But in tachycardia (tak-ih-KAHR-dee-uh), the heart beats faster than normal due to conditions unrelated to normal physiological stress.

What is a dangerously high resting heart rate?

Tachycardia refers to a heart rate that’s too fast. How that’s defined may depend on your age and physical condition. Generally speaking, for adults, a heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute (BPM) is considered too fast.

What should my resting heart rate be for my age?

What should my heart rate be? As per the American Heart Association (AHA), if you are an adult, your heart rate should be in the range of 60 to 100 beats per minute. And if your age is between 6 and 15 years, your heart rate should be anywhere between 70 and 100 per minute.

What should I do if my heart rate is high?

Ways to reduce sudden changes in heart rate include:

1. practicing deep or guided breathing techniques, such as box breathing.
2. relaxing and trying to remain calm.
3. going for a walk, ideally away from an urban environment.
4. having a warm, relaxing bath or shower.
5. practice stretching and relaxation exercises, such as yoga.

Should I be worried if my heart rate is over 100?

You should visit your doctor if your heart rate is consistently above 100 beats per minute or below 60 beats per minute (and you’re not an athlete).

Can drinking water lower heart rate?

Lowering a Rapid Heart Rate Your heart rate may temporarily spike due to nervousness, stress, dehydration or overexertion. Sitting down, drinking water, and taking slow, deep breaths can generally lower your heart rate.

What is a bad resting heart rate by age?

However, a heart rate that is lower than 60 per minute does not necessarily mean that it is abnormal….What is a good heart rate for my age?