What is the normal adult resting heart rate range (in beats per minute)?

• A. 50-70 bpm
• B. 60-100 bpm
• C. 70-90 bpm
• D. 40-60 bpm

Answer: (B)

Resting heart rate is the heart’s baseline pace when you’re awake but at rest. For most healthy adults, the normal range is 60 to 100 beats per minute. This standard helps clinicians assess cardiovascular fitness and detect potential issues. Values consistently below 60 can occur in well-trained individuals but may indicate bradycardia if there are symptoms, while values above 100 may signal tachycardia or another condition that needs evaluation. The other ranges listed are either too low or too high for the typical adult resting rate, so the best match is 60–100 beats per minute.