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

  1. American Heart Association Target Heart Rates
  2. 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


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