Heart rate 58 on an adult - what does it mean?
A resting heart rate of 58 bpm is slightly below 60 — technically bradycardia, but very common in fit, healthy adults and usually no reason for concern if you feel well.
Where 58 bpm sits on the adult scale
- Very low
- Low (bradycardia)
- Slightly low
- Normal
- Elevated (tachycardia)
- High
- Very high
What a resting pulse of 58 means
A pulse in the 50s at rest is typical for people who exercise regularly, and for most adults first thing in the morning. Large population studies associate lower resting heart rates — within the normal range — with better cardiovascular fitness.
It matters only if it comes with symptoms such as unusual tiredness, dizziness, shortness of breath or fainting, or if it is a new change for you without a training explanation.
Ranges apply to adults and children aged 10 and older, measured at rest (American Heart Association). By the numbers: at 58 bpm the heart beats about every 1.03 seconds — roughly 83,520 beats a day.
58 bpm during exercise
58 bpm is below half of the estimated maximum heart rate at every adult age, so it is a resting-range value, not an exercise intensity. During light activity most adults are already above 90 bpm.
How to get an accurate resting reading
- Sit or lie quietly for 5 minutes. No caffeine, nicotine or exercise in the 30 minutes before.
- Place two fingertips (not your thumb) on the inside of your wrist below the thumb, or gently beside your windpipe on one side of the neck.
- Count the beats for 30 seconds and double it — or count a full 60 seconds if the beat feels irregular.
- Repeat on a few mornings before getting up and use the average.
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Nearby values
Measured on a child instead? See heart rate 58 in a child.
This page explains a single reading in general terms. It is not a diagnosis. Heart rate alone cannot tell whether the rhythm is regular or whether the heart is healthy — if you are worried, talk to a doctor.