DOCTOR BEAT - Heart rate monitor - Cardio - Health

Totally free app for measuring and monitoring your heart rate!

How To :

All you have to do is open the HeartRateMonitor App and then hold the tip of your index finger over the camera lens of your phone. The entire camera preview image should be red with a lighter area where the tip of your finger is touching. Do not press too hard or you will cut off circulation which will result in an inaccurate reading.

After a second or two, you should see the green thumb on the top of the screen start to flash. You see the heart when it senses a heart beat. After ten seconds it will compute your heart rate and update the number next to the icon. It'll take between ten and thirty seconds to get an accurate heart rate.

What is a normal heart rate or heartbeat?

A normal resting heartbeat rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute (BPM). However, keep in mind that many factors can influence the heart rate, including Activity level, Fitness level, Body size, Emotion, etc. Generally, a lower heartbeat at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness.

Consult your doctor if your resting heartbeat is consistently above 100 beats per minute or if you're not a trained athlete and your resting heartbeat is below 60 beats a minute