The average bpm, or beats per minute, refers to the number of times the heart beats in one minute. For adults, a typical resting heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. However, the range for most healthy adults is between 55 and 85 beats per minute. Other factors can affect the resting heart rate, such as stress, anxiety, hormones, medication, and physical activity level. Well-trained athletes can have resting heart rates in the 40s, but a heart rate that slow for the average person would be concerning and should prompt a call to the doctors office, especially if they felt weak, lightheaded, or short of breath. On the other end of the scale, a resting heart rate that is consistently above 90 beats per minute is also something the doctor should be aware of. The expected resting heart rate range for children while they’re awake is higher than that of adults, and it will likely be lower when they’re asleep. The table below shows the average normal resting heart rate for adults based on age: