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.

Normal Pulse Rate for a Teenager

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Mary Kelly

Your pulse rate or heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Knowing your pulse rate can give teenagers key information about their health and fitness level. A “normal” pulse rate or heart rate is actually a range rather than a specific number.