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A normal human heart beats 60 to 100 times per minute. However, athletes or individuals with high fitness levels may have lower resting heart rates due to their efficient cardiovascular systems. Moreover, factors such as stress, illness, or physical exertion can elevate heart rate temporarily. Now, let’s convert the heartbeat in terms of per second. To do so, we will simply divide the average heart rate of human being by 60.
Hence, for instance, if we have taken the average heart rate at 70 BPM, then on dividing it by 60, we get 1.17 beats per second. Hence, if a human heart is beating 70 BPM, then it is beating 1.17 beats per second.
The average resting heart rate for a healthy adult ranges between 60–100 beats per minute (bpm). To calculate beats per second:
Divide by 60:
60 bpm = 1 beat per second.
100 bpm ≈ 1.67 beats per second.
Thus, a heart typically beats 1–1.67 times per second at rest.
Variations:
Athletes: May have resting rates as low as 40 bpm (~0.67 beats/second).
Infants: Average 120–160 bpm (2–2.67 beats/second).
Activity: Exercise can elevate rates to 150+ bpm (2.5+ beats/second).
Key Factors:
Health: Conditions like arrhythmia alter rhythms.
Emotions: Stress or excitement increases rate.
Age: Children have faster rates than adults.
Historical Context:
In 1990s studies, average resting rates aligned with modern data, though monitoring tools (e.g., digital pulse oximeters) improved precision. The heart’s reliability—beating ~100,000 times daily—showcases its efficiency.