Normal healthy resting pulse rates for 72 year olds
The average resting heart rate (HRrest) for a 72 year old is 72 beats per minute2. 72 year old males average heart rates of 70 bpm while females average slightly higher at 73 bpm2. The normal resting heart rate range for all adults and children 10 and over is between 60 and 100 beats per minute3. 90% of 72 year olds resting pulses fall within the range of 54 to 91 bpm. In general, an adult's resting heart rate will be lower for those in better athletic condition. See also: Exercising heart rates for 72 year olds
Resting Heart Rate Chart 72 Year Olds
| Percentile | All | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 1% Athlete |
47 bpm | 45 bpm | 52 bpm |
| Top 2.5% Athlete |
50 bpm | 48 bpm | 54 bpm |
| Top 5% Athlete |
54 bpm | 50 bpm | 56 bpm |
| Top 10% Excellent |
56 bpm | 54 bpm | 59 bpm |
| Top 25% Good |
62 bpm | 60 bpm | 64 bpm |
| Top 50% Average |
69 bpm | 67 bpm | 70 bpm |
| Top 75% Average |
77 bpm | 75 bpm | 78 bpm |
| Top 90% Higher Than Average |
85 bpm | 84 bpm | 86 bpm |
| Top 95% Very High |
91 bpm | 91 bpm | 92 bpm |
| Top 97% Very High |
97 bpm | 98 bpm | 96 bpm |
| Top 99% Extremely High |
102 bpm | 102 bpm | 102 bpm |
Source Citations
- American Heart Association Target Heart Rates
- Yechiam Ostchega, Ph.D. et al., U.S. Department OF Health and Human Services National Center for Health Statistics Resting Pulse Rate Reference Data for Children, Adolescents, and Adults: United States,1999-2008