Originally Posted by
lukasz
What is the proper way to get a resting HR reading? I've heard laying down right after waking up is a good method?
I've read that you could measure it ten minutes after you wake up, while lying in bed. That gives a nice low number. I've seen a few people in these forums talk about a resting heart rate taken while sitting. That seems more realistic to me. I would assume that it's not so important whether you use one method or the other as long as you're consistent in how and when you take the measurement.