Which heart rate measurement method involves taking a pulse for 10 seconds and multiplying by 6?

The method of taking a pulse for 10 seconds and multiplying it by 6 is commonly associated with measuring the heart rate in beats per minute (BPM). This calculation provides a quick way to determine the heart rate during exercise or at rest by simply counting the number of beats over a short duration and then extrapolating that to a full minute.

This approach is particularly useful for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who want to monitor their heart rate to ensure they are training within their target heart rate zone. The target heart rate zone reflects the optimal range of heart rates that provide cardiovascular benefits and promote fitness improvements during exercise. By monitoring heart rate in this way, individuals can adjust their intensity to remain within that zone.

Other terms mentioned, such as age-predicted maximum heart rate and maximum heart rate, relate to different calculations and guidelines for heart rate training but do not involve the specific 10-second counting method to derive a pulse rate. The Karvonen formula is a method that takes into account resting heart rate to determine target exercise intensity, but it does not involve the quick pulse measurement method described.