

Edit: At this point, my data is due tomorrow, so I could really care less if you used your phone or a fit bit or some other device to measure your pulse. I just need some data that isn't completely made-up. Thanks.



My project topic is: Is a person's heart rate higher when he/she is sitting or standing?

For my project, I ask that you take a few minutes to check your heart rate (pulse) twice (sorry), once sitting and once standing. Please make sure to do it in this order (check your pulse sitting down first, and then check your pulse standing up second), as the data for sitting down is my control.



Here are some instructions on how to check your pulse just in case you don't know how.







To find your pulse in your wrist:

Hold out one of your hands, with your palm facing upwards. Press the first (index) finger and middle finger of your other hand on the inside of your wrist, at the base of your thumb – don't use your thumb as it has its own pulse. Press your skin lightly until you can feel your pulse – if you can't find it, try pressing a little harder or move your fingers around.



To find your pulse in your neck

Press your first finger and middle finger to the side of your neck, just under your jaw and beside your windpipe – don't use your thumb. Press your skin lightly to feel your pulse – if you can't find it, try pressing a bit harder or move your fingers around.



When you find your pulse, either:

Count the number of beats you feel for 60 seconds.

Count the number of beats you feel 30 seconds and multiply by 2.



Thank you so much for your time in doing this! I really appreciate it!! :)



