Find your pulse on your wrist or neck
Use your index and middle fingers, not your thumb
Count the beats for 15 seconds
Multiply the count by 4 to get beats per minute
Count for 30 seconds and multiply by 2 for a more accurate result
Use a heart rate monitor, smartwatch, or fitness tracker
Check your heart rate while resting for a baseline
Check your heart rate during exercise if needed
Repeat the measurement if the pulse is hard to find
Record the result if you want to track changes over time