An EKG
A doctor can measure a person's heart rate by putting electrodes on the chest. This is called a electrocardiograph. A person's heart rate can also be taken by their pulse.
To measure your heart rate effectively and accurately, you can use a heart rate monitor, a fitness tracker, or take your pulse manually by placing two fingers on your wrist or neck and counting the beats for 15 seconds, then multiplying by four. It's important to measure your heart rate when you are at rest for the most accurate reading.
Heart rate monitors are used to monitor heart rate on a longer-time basis. You can buy heart rate monitors between £10-500. You can use them whilst you are exercising so that you avoid the risks of exceeding your maximal heart rate.
One easy way to measure endurance exercise intensity is to use the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale, where you rate your effort on a scale of 1-10. Another method is to monitor your heart rate using a heart rate monitor and aim for a specific percentage of your maximum heart rate based on your fitness level. A third option is to use a fitness tracker or GPS watch that calculates metrics such as pace, speed, or power output to gauge intensity.
You use a heart rate machine
It varies from person to person, depending on your age and what condition you are in. About.com has a target heart rate calculator that you can use. http://exercise.about.com/cs/fitnesstools/l/bl_THR.htm
To accurately measure VO2 max at home, you can use a fitness tracker or a smartphone app that includes a heart rate monitor. These devices can estimate your VO2 max based on your heart rate during exercise. You can also perform a submaximal exercise test, such as a 1-mile walk or run, and use an online calculator to estimate your VO2 max based on your time and heart rate.
Heart rate monitor, or Electrocardiogram.
Veterinarians use several heart meters in clinical practice, including pulsometers, EKG and the trusty stethoscope-and-watch method. For personal use (to measure a veterinarian's own heart rate), some veterinarians do wear heart meters, although this is not a requirement of the profession.
To estimate the age of a person with a maximum safe heart rate of 140 beats per minute, you can use the formula for maximum heart rate, which is generally 220 minus a person's age. If we set the maximum heart rate at 140, the calculation would be: 220 - 140 = 80. This suggests the person is approximately 80 years old. However, individual fitness levels and health conditions can influence this estimate, so it may not be accurate for everyone.
Veterinarians use thermometers to measure the internal body temperature of their patients. The internal body temperature, along with heart rate and respiratory rate, gives a general indication of the health status of the animal.
Heart rate monitors are used to monitor heart rate on a longer-time basis. You can buy heart rate monitors between £10-500. You can use them whilst you are exercising so that you avoid the risks of exceeding your maximal heart rate.