Normal Pulse Rate Guide: Resting, Sleeping & Exercise Rates

Pulse rates vary significantly during sleep, pregnancy, and exercise. Learn the normal ranges for women, teens, and infants, and identify causes for low heart rates.

What Are Normal Pulse Rates When Exercising?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Bonnie Singleton

When you exercise, your pulse rate accelerates to help move blood and oxygen through your cells and tissues. Knowing your pulse rate can help you evaluate your exercise routine and maximize the benefits of your workout.

Bonnie Singleton has been writing professionally since 1996. She has written for various newspapers and magazines including "The Washington Times" and "Woman's World." She also wrote for the BBC-TV news magazine "From Washington" and worked for Discovery Channel online for more than a decade. Singleton holds a master's degree in musicology from Florida State University and is a member of the American Independent Writers.