Resting Heart Rate 90 BPM — Is It Normal?
A resting heart rate of 90 BPM is classified as Above Average. Normal range for adults is 60–100 BPM (American Heart Association). Lower is generally better.
Your RHR
90 BPM
Status
Above Average
Normal Range
60–100 BPM
Athletic Range
40–60 BPM
A resting HR above 80 BPM is normal but on the higher end. Regular aerobic exercise typically lowers RHR by 5–20 BPM over several months.
A landmark study (European Heart Journal, 2013) of 3 million people found that each 10 BPM increase in resting heart rate above 60 was associated with a 9% higher risk of all-cause mortality. Regular aerobic training is the most effective non-pharmacological way to reduce RHR.
To accurately measure resting HR: measure first thing in the morning before getting out of bed, after at least 5 minutes of complete rest. Take the measurement 3 days in a row and average the results.