Check your pulse at the wrist (thumb side) or the side of your neck
Place two fingers on the pulse point (don’t use your thumb)
Count the beats for 30 seconds and multiply by 2, or count for 60 seconds
Record the result and note whether you were resting, sitting, or active
Use a smartwatch or fitness tracker if available
Use a blood pressure monitor with heart-rate display if available
Use a chest strap heart-rate monitor if available
Check manually and confirm with a device if results seem inconsistent
If you feel chest pain, severe shortness of breath, fainting, or a very fast/irregular heartbeat, seek urgent medical care