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You can easily check your pulse on the inside of your wrist, below your thumb. 1  Gently place 2 fingers of your other hand on this artery. 2  Do not use your thumb because it has its own pulse that you may feel. 3  Count the beats for 30 seconds; then double the result to get the number of beats per minute.
Your pulse can be felt by placing 2 fingers on the inside of your wrist, the side of your neck, the inside of your elbow or the top of your foot. Count the beats for 1 minute to determine your heart rate. This rate varies throughout the day, and is affected by your fitness and health. Your resting rate, with a usual range between 60 to 100, is captured when you are calm, sitting or lying down and relaxed.