how do you measure your resting pulse?
There are different ways to calculate your target heart rate zone, but the Karvonen Method is one of the most effective because it factors in your resting heart rate. Here's how to calculate your target heart rate zone using the Karvonen Method: 1. Measure your resting heart rate when you first wake up. You can do this by taking your pulse for one minute while still in bed. To take your pulse, place two fingertips (not a thumb) on either the radial (on your wrist, at the base of your thumb) or carotid (neck, next to your larynx) pulse site.