¿Cuáles son las pulsaciones normales por minuto que debes tener?

latidos normales por minuto

Heart rate can be defined as how many times the heart beats in one minute. In this article we are going to see what the normal beats per minute are and what happens when the limits are exceeded.

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Pulse rate at rest and maximum pulse rate

When we talk about normal pulsations we have to differentiate between maximum pulsations and the pulsations at rest. Between these two limits are the normal pulsations for a human being.

The maximum pulsations are a measurement of the limit that your heart has, and that beyond this you are putting your health at serious risk. Normally, this limit is reached in certain sports, such as cycling and athletics, where the effort is high.

Resting heart rate is the number of beats per minute in a situation where there is no effort. These are measured when you get out of bed to be as accurate as possible.

Discerning what the normal heart rate is is difficult, since the term «normal» is too general , and a resting heart rate of 110 may be normal for a sedentary person with bad habits, but this does not mean that it is appropriate.

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What are the normal and recommended pulsations?

It is curious to see how the animals whose heart beats the longest have a shorter life expectancy; For example, hummingbirds accelerate their heart rate to 1000 ppm and a large part of them die during the first year of life.  On the opposite side are the large vertebrates, which, like turtles, can live for more than 150 years and their heart rate does not exceed 20 per minute.

Something similar occurs in humans and low resting heart rate is related to a longer life expectancy and quality of life . Likewise, high resting pulse rates are related to an increased risk of sudden death and myocardial infarction.

Therefore, the ideal is to keep your resting heart rate low. But what are the normal pulsations?

Normal resting heart rate in women

In general, the resting heart rate of women is slightly higher than that of men.

  • Between the ages of 20 and 29, the normal resting heart rate for women is between 78 – 94 beats per minute.
  • In the age group between 30 and 39 years, it is considered normal that the beats per minute at rest oscillate between 80 – 96.
  • Between the ages of 40 and 49, a heart rate between 80 and 98 beats per minute is considered normal.
  • From the age of 50, the normal heart rate is established between 84 – 102 beats per minute.
    A heartbeat of between 70 – 80 per minute is the average that a woman should have in normal resting conditions.

Normal resting heart rate in men

  • From 20 to 29 years of age, normal resting minute pulse rates can range between 70 and 84, although lower rates (between 62 and 68) are also normal.
  • From 30 to 39 years old, the normal heart rate is set between 74 -84
  • From 40 – 49, it is considered normal that the beats per minute at rest oscillate between 74 – 88.
  • From the age of 50, the normal heart rate is established between 76 and 78 beats per minute.

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Atypical conditions

At the rate of the number of beats per minute, two atypical conditions can be suffered that are out of this general normality: tachycardia and bradycardia . In these cases they are out of the ordinary, but they do not always have to be harmful.

While tachycardia is a problem when it appears at rest , it is not so when it occurs during sports practice, in fact it is the most common.

On the other hand, bradycardia does not carry any risk if it appears in highly trained individuals , since it is synonymous with great physical conditioning and excellent efficiency of the heart.

As you can see, normal pulsations do not depend so much on their number, but on what circumstances and under what conditions they increase or decrease.

How to measure heart rate

Measuring heart rate is getting easier. For example, using an activity bracelet you can not only check your pulse at a specific time, but you can also check the evolution of your heart rate throughout the day. This is very useful if you think your pulse is slower or faster and avoids a spike in speed due to nerves that can arise when measuring the pulse.

However, an easy way to measure your heart rate is with two fingers on your wrist or neck. Place your index and middle fingers on the inside of your wrist, just below the base of your thumb. If you take your pulse in your neck, apply light pressure to the side of your neck, just below your jaw.

Then count the number of heartbeats in 15 seconds and multiply by four. To get the most accurate reading, repeat several times and consider the mean of the three values.

In any case, to measure the heart rate at rest, keep in mind the following:

  • Don’t measure your resting heart rate until at least two hours after exercise or a stressful event.
  • Wait an hour after consuming caffeine, as caffeine can cause palpitations and cause your heart rate to increase.
  • Do not measure heart rate after sitting or standing for a long time, as this will affect the final result.

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13 Responses to ¿Cuáles son las pulsaciones normales por minuto que debes tener?

  1. Avatar for Eva María Rodríguez Eva María Rodríguez says:
    Hola, Laura: Este tipo de cuestiones debería consultarlas con el médico. Hay muchas cuestiones que influyen en un pulso normal. En cualquier caso, el máximo está dentro de los límite y el intervalo no parece excesivo. Lo mejor es que le tomen el pulso directamente en el centro de salud. En cualquier caso, recuerdo tomarse el pulso en reposo. Si le preocupa la variación, siéntese unos minutos relajadamente antes de medir.
  2. Avatar for Laura Laura says:
    Hola tengo 42 años y mi pulso va de 65 a 70 pulsaciones no se si esta bien o no. Mi tensiometro marco un corazón con una lupa que indica arritmia
  3. Avatar for Eva María Rodríguez Eva María Rodríguez says:
    Hola, Julia: Hasta 100 pulsaciones en reposo se considera normal en personas sin patologías, pero no sé cómo será en su caso. Le recomiendo que consulte con su médico.
  4. Avatar for Julia lopez Julia lopez says:
    Hola soy una mujer asmática y llevo unos días con las plusaciones a106 por minuto, tengo 70 años..tengo que ir al medico
  5. Avatar for Eva María Rodríguez Eva María Rodríguez says:
    Hola, José Manuel: Si no se encuentra bien debería acudir al médico. Pero si se siente bien, tener las pulsaciones bajas no debería suponer, en principio, ningún problema.Le voy a dejar un artículo muy curioso sobre las pulsaciones en reposo de algunos deportistas famosos: https://www.sport.es/labolsadelcorredor/pulsaciones-en-reposo-deportistas-profesionales/
  6. Avatar for José Manuel Córdoba Sanchez José Manuel Córdoba Sanchez says:
    Soy hombre de 59 años y mis pulsaciones oscilan entre 48 y 58 ¿Debo preocuparme? Muchas gracias de antemano.
  7. Avatar for Eva María Rodríguez Eva María Rodríguez says:
    Hola, Michelle: Si ese es tu pulso en reposo normalmente deberías acudir al médico cuanto antes. Cuídate.
  8. Avatar for Michelle Michelle says:
    Estoy un tanto asustada, soy asmáticade 26 años y mis pulsaciones son aprox de 114, no se si esto sea normal debido a mi condición.
  9. Avatar for Eva María Rodríguez Eva María Rodríguez says:
    Hola, Fanny: Hay que tener en cuenta también otras cuestiones, no solo las pulsaciones en reposo, para valorar un problema de salud. La tensión, los niveles de azúcar... Si le preocupa, no dude en acudir al médico, especialmente si se siente cansada y con poca energía.
  10. Avatar for Eva María Rodríguez Eva María Rodríguez says:
    Hola, Roger: Las pulsaciones bajan en la medida que se va reduciendo la intensidad del ejercicio. Si las pulsaciones no le bajan reposo en 10 minutos por debajo del 50% de las pulsaciones máximas para su edad y forma física es, probablemente, porque probablemente se haya excedido durante el ejercicio. Le recomiendo que, al entrenar, lleve un control de las pulsaciones con referencia al porcentaje respecto a las pulsaciones máximas (muchos pulsómetros ya incluyen esa opción) y que procure mantenerse entre el 70-80% como máximo. No pasa nada por subir hasta el 90%, pero no de continuo. En cualquier caso, le recomiendo una vuelta a la calma progresiva y una valoración profesional.
  11. Avatar for Roger Roger says:
    ¿Cuanto tiempo tardan en volver las pulsaciones a la normalidad después de, digamos, media hora de carrera continua a tiempo normal? ¿Tengo que preocuparme si durante 10 minutos el corazón me sigue latiendo por encima de la media?Gracias
  12. Avatar for Fanny Fanny says:
    Buenas tardes, soy mujer 55 años muchas veces tengo las pulsaciones por debajo de 50,tendria que ir al medico

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