Do different age groups have different heart rates?

Normal resting heart rate

The chart below shows the normal range of a resting heart rate (pulse rate after resting 10 minutes) in beats per minute, according to age. Many things can cause changes in your normal heart rate, including your age, activity level, and the time of day.

Resting heart rate Age or fitness level Beats per minute (bpm)

Babies to age 1:

100-160

Children ages 1 to 10:

60-140

Children ages 11 to 17:

60-100

Adults:

60-100

Well-conditioned athletes:

40-60

Your pulse usually has a strong steady or regular rhythm. Your blood vessel should feel soft. An occasional pause or extra beat is normal. Normally, your heart rate will speed up a little when you breathe deeply. You can check this normal change in your pulse rate by changing your breathing pattern while taking your pulse