Exercise heart rates for 5 year olds
Target heart rate zones are an adult estimate, so we don't show them for children under 12. See the typical resting heart rate for 5-year-olds instead.
Resting heart rate for this age
What it means
Zones are for teens and adults. The American Heart Association target heart rate chart is for adults. We don't show zones for children under 12.
See what's typical instead. For children, the resting heart rate by age shows what's typical. A child's resting heart rate is faster than an adult's.
How to check your child's heart rate
- Have your child sit quietly for a few minutes.
- Count the pulse at the wrist for 30 seconds and double it.
Nearby ages
Common questions
Short answers about how these calculators work.
Why don't you show zones for children? The target heart rate chart from the American Heart Association is made for adults. We use it from age 12, the same age the adult resting range of 60 to 100 bpm starts.
Where can I see a normal heart rate for my child? See the resting heart rate for your child's age. It shows typical numbers from a national CDC health survey.
Sources
Where these numbers come from
- Target heart rates chart (opens in a new tab) - American Heart AssociationTarget heart rate zones by age
- Resting pulse rate reference data for children, adolescents, and adults: United States, 1999–2008 (opens in a new tab) - National Center for Health Statistics, CDC, 2011Typical resting heart rates by age and sex
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