average adult heart rate
A normal resting rate for a healthy adult is between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm), according to the Mayo Clinic. Human heart rates vary enormously with age, general health and physical exertion. Children and babies tend to have higher resting heart rates. Continue Reading.
According to the National Institute of Health, the average resting heart rate: 1  for children 10 years and older, and adults (including seniors) is 60 - 100 beats per minute. 2  for well-trained athletes is 40 - 60 beats per minute.