What is a good heart rate recovery?

A 1-minute drop of 12 bpm or more is generally considered normal, and 20 bpm or more is a good sign of cardiovascular fitness. A drop under 12 bpm at one minute is a recognised risk marker worth discussing with a clinician.

When should I measure recovery heart rate?

Note your peak heart rate the moment you stop hard effort, then count your pulse exactly 1 or 2 minutes later while standing or sitting still.

Is my data stored anywhere?

No — every calculation runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded or saved.

Heart Rate Recovery Calculator

How fast your pulse drops after exercise.

Heart rate recovery (HRR)

Heart rate recovery is how far your pulse falls in the first minute or two after hard exercise. A faster drop generally reflects better cardiovascular fitness and healthier autonomic (vagal) tone.

Enter your peak heart rate, your pulse after recovery, and the interval (1 or 2 minutes). The result is simply peak minus recovery — calculated instantly in your browser. This is general fitness information, not medical advice.