| − | A '''heart rate''' is the rate at which a [[heart]] beats. It is usually expressed in beats per minute (bpm). | + | A '''heart rate''' is the rate at which a [[heart]] beats. It is usually expressed in beats per minute (bpm). In adult humans, the average heart rate while resting is 70 bpm (males) and 75 bpm (females). The healthier a person's heart is, the lower his heart rate will be. |