Your pulse is a measure of your heart rate, or the number of times your heart beats per minute. It can be used to assess your overall health, as well as your fitness level. Checking your pulse is a simple and non-invasive way to monitor your heart health.
There are a few different ways to check your pulse. The most common method is to place two fingers on the inside of your wrist, just below the base of your thumb. Apply gentle pressure and count the number of beats you feel in 15 seconds. Multiply this number by four to get your heart rate per minute.