Understanding Normal Heart Rate: Beats Per Minute & What's Considered High/Low

An average human heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm). A heart rate that is less than 60 bpm is considered bradycardia, while a heart rate that is more than 100 bpm is considered tachycardia. The average adult heart rate at rest is around 70 bpm, and it increases during exercise.