Question

When taking your pulse you should count the beats for how long? 1min., 2sec., 5sec., or10sec?

Answer 1

When taking your pulse, you can count the beats for 15 seconds and then multiply by 4 to get the beats per minute, or you can count for 30 seconds and multiply by 2. Some people also prefer to count for a full minute for accuracy. Counting for 2 seconds or 5 seconds is generally not recommended, as it may not provide an accurate measurement of your heart rate. So, the best options are 15 seconds (x4), 30 seconds (x2), or 1 minute.