Heart Rate Recovery Calculator

Measure how quickly your heart rate drops after exercise. A key indicator of cardiovascular fitness.

Pulse Measurements

Peak Heart Rate

bpm

Heart Rate (1 min later)

bpm

Medical Note

A recovery of less than 12 beats per minute can be an indicator of heart health issues. Consult a physician if you consistently see low recovery rates.

Recovery Analysis

Enter your peak and recovered heart rate to see your profile.

About this calculator

Overview

Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) is the reduction in heart rate at peak exercise and the rate as it decreases after one minute of recovery. A drop of 15-20 beats per minute is considered normal, while 25+ indicates good aerobic conditioning.

Fun Facts

"Athletes often see their heart rate drop by 30-50 beats in the first minute of recovery."
"HRR is a direct reflection of how quickly your autonomic nervous system switches from 'fight or flight' to 'rest and digest'."
"Consistent cardio training improves your recovery rate, even before your resting heart rate changes."