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Play two fingers on the pulse in the wrist (just below the thumb). Count each pulse for 30 seconds, then times by two. This will give the pulse rate for one minute. Obviously, you take the pulse once you have rested and cooled down for a few minutes first.

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Find a pulse using your index and middle fingers, and count the number of beats in one minute

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All You have to do is take your pulse rate by first finding your pulse. count how many times you feel a pulse. Do this for 30 seconds. and times the number you get by 2.

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find a pulse using your index and middle fingers and count the number of beats in one minute

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