Captain B.J. Hunnicutt (played by Mike Farrell) is a fictional character in the TV show M*A*S*H... Captain B.J. Hunnicutt (played by Mike Farrell) is a fictional character in the TV show M*A*S*H, which ran from 1972-1983 on CBS. Hunnicutt resided in Mill Valley, California before he was...
1 Taking a person's pulse is a direct measure of heart rate. 2  A normal adult resting heart beat is between 60-100 heartbeats per minute. 3  Some experienced athletes may see their resting heartrate fall below 60 beats per minute.  Tachycardia refers to the heart beating too fast at rest - over 100 beats per minute.
A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute. Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness.For example, a well-trained athlete might have a normal resting heart rate closer to 40 beats a minute. normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute. Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness. For example, a well-trained athlete might have a normal resting heart rate closer to 40 beats a minute.