❤️ Recovery Heart Rate Checker
Heart rate recovery = peak heart rate − heart rate 1 minute later. A drop of more than 12 beats is a common reference point.
Enter your peak heart rate right after exercise and your heart rate one minute later to calculate your heart rate recovery (HRR), compared against the widely-cited threshold from Cole et al.'s 1999 study in the New England Journal of Medicine — a drop of more than 12 beats in one minute is considered normal.
How to use
- Enter your peak heart rate right after exercise (bpm).
- Enter your heart rate measured one minute later (bpm).
- Your heart rate recovery and how it compares to the guideline are shown automatically.
FAQ
What is heart rate recovery (HRR)?
It's how much your heart rate drops from its peak right after exercise to a set time later (usually one minute). It's thought to reflect autonomic nervous system function and is used as a rough marker of cardiovascular health.
Where does the "12 beats" threshold come from?
A 1999 study by Cole et al. published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that a heart rate recovery of 12 beats or less in the first minute after an exercise stress test was associated with increased mortality risk. It has since become a widely-cited reference point.
Can this be used for medical diagnosis?
No. This tool provides a general reference point and is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or advice. If you have concerns about your cardiovascular health, please consult a medical professional.