RHR: Your Body’s Internal Baseline

The Core Metric

Resting Heart Rate (RHR) is the number of times your heart beats per minute while you are at complete rest. It is arguably the most important indicator of your long-term cardiovascular health.

The Gender Gap

Women naturally tend to have slightly higher RHRs than men due to smaller heart sizes, yet most medical standards are built on male data. Petal corrects this by benchmarking your RHR against your unique history and the female physiological norm.

The Insight

A consistent RHR is a sign of a strong, efficient heart. By tracking your RHR over time, Petal helps you see the invisible progress of your fitness journey and the quiet recovery of your nervous system.