When we do different kinds of activities, the heart rate zones are different. When one is resting, it is natural for the heart rate to be much lower, than when one is doing some activity. Scroll down for more information.
Heart rate is defined as, 'the number of heartbeats per unit of time'. The heartbeats per minute are expressed as 'bpm'. This technique is used by medical professionals on the patients, so that they can diagnose the condition of the patient, especially heart health. It is can also be used by athletes for monitoring their heart rate, so that they can derive the best out of their training. The pulse of the body is used to measure the human heart rate. Different methods can be used for measuring the heart rate. The easiest is to count the number of pulses manually. You can also use a heart rate monitor for the same.