5 (Simple) Tests to Reveal Your True Heart Health

Akash Sehrawat

< 1 min read | May 22, 2026

Heart Health

 

I want to start with a shocking truth: the number one killer in the world today isn’t cancer, or accidents, or infections; it’s heart disease. Every single minute, someone somewhere loses their life because their heart gave out, often without any warning.

 

And the scary part? Most people don’t even know their heart is in trouble until it’s too late.

 

Early heart health tests help identify risk factors like inflammation, poor circulation, and metabolic imbalance before major cardiovascular events occur.

 

Alright, let’s jump right into it. What are these five simple tests?

 

You can also watch watch the video on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHN4zWVzRmM

 

Test 1: Resting Heart Rate

 
This is like checking your engine at idle.
If your heart beats too fast when you’re resting, it’s working harder than it should  and that’s a red flag.

 

Studies show that a resting heart rate above 80 beats per minute can double your risk of dying from heart problems over time. 1

 

Ideally, you want it between 55 and 70, especially if you’re relaxed and fit. 2

 

Athletes and exceptionally fit people often have a resting heart rate between 40 and 50  that’s superhuman heart health!

 

However, if it’s below 40 bpm or consistently above 90–100 bpm at rest, you should investigate further  especially if you experience dizziness, fatigue, or shortness of breath.

Test 2: hs-CRP (High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)

 

CRP is a protein made by the liver when the body is inflamed.
The high-sensitivity version of the test can detect even tiny elevations that signal low-grade, ongoing inflammation.

 

In terms of heart health, this is critical.
Low-grade inflammation quietly irritates your artery walls and increases the risk of plaque buildup or rupture.

 

Even if your cholesterol looks perfect, high inflammation means damage is happening inside.

 

According to Harvard studies, people with high hs-CRP levels are almost twice as likely to suffer heart attacks, even when their cholesterol is normal. 3

 

So keep your hs-CRP below 1 mg/L if possible.

 

And just so you know,  I’m not an armchair professor spitting out theory.

 

I walk my talk.
If you look at my last year’s report, my hs-CRP was 0.21 mg/L, well below 1.

Test 3: HDL / Total Cholesterol Ratio

 

Total cholesterol doesn’t matter as much as most people think.

 

Neither does LDL.

 

Well, these topics can be discussed some other day, for now, let’s focus on this ratio as it gives a far better picture of your heart and overall cardiovascular health.
A strong ratio ideally above 24% means your body is doing a great job protecting your heart.

 

Low HDL or a poor ratio means sludge or plaque could be quietly building up.

 

Do whatever it takes to increase your HDL. HDL sweeps up extra cholesterol from tissues and arteries, and carries it back to the liver for recycling or disposal.

 

The more efficient your cleanup crew, the less likely cholesterol is to pile up in your arteries.

 

For example, my own ratio is an incredible 35%, which shows how well my system is functioning.

 

Test 4: Blood Pressure

 

This one’s classic, but still absolutely essential.

 

There’s a lab range, which is 120/80,
But then there’s a functional range  and that’s where the Green Zone comes in.

 

If you’re aiming for optimal health, true superhuman vitality, you want to live in the Green Zone.

 

The orange and purple zones are sub-optimal, and the red zone is disease territory.

 

If you’d like to understand these zones better, click the ‘i’ button to learn more.

 

And as a gift for my subscribers, I’ve created a free guide called ‘Green Zone Living.’

 

It’s built on 11 core health pillars  where holistic nutrition and movement are just two of them.

 

To be truly healthy, you need to pay attention to all eleven and I show you exactly how to do that in the guide.

 

If you’d like a copy, just click here  ‘Green Zone‘ .

 

Now, circling back to our topic.

 

Think of your arteries like garden hoses.

 

If too much pressure builds up, those hoses get stiff and start to crack.

 

Consistently high pressure silently damages your heart, kidneys, and brain.

A truly healthy blood pressure sits ideally around 110 over 60, and every point above that gradually increases long-term risk.

A truly health

Test 5: Fasting Insulin Levels

 

Last but not least, and this may surprise you, research shows that insulin resistance is one of the main drivers of systemic inflammation. 4

 

It significantly increases your risk for almost every chronic disease, including heart disease.

 

You want your fasting insulin levels between 3 and 5 that’s the functional range.

 

Most lab ranges say 5 to 10 is ‘normal,’ but that’s actually sub-optimal.

 

Aim for under 5 for true metabolic health. 5

Final Thoughts

 

Here are my final thoughts. Get these tests done.

 

Don’t be afraid of the numbers; face them honestly. They’ll show you your starting point.

 

And from there, you can begin optimizing your heart and overall health.

 

If you’d like the Green Zone Living Guide, please click here ‘Green Zone’

 

Thank you so much for your time.

 

Stay healthy, stay fabulous.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

1. What are the most important heart health tests?

Key tests include resting heart rate hs-CRP blood pressure cholesterol ratio and fasting insulin levels.

 

2. How often should heart health tests be done?

Most people should check these markers at least once a year, especially after age 30 or if risk factors are present.

 

3. What is a healthy resting heart rate?

A healthy resting heart rate is typically between 55 and 70 beats per minute depending on fitness level.

 

4. Why is hs-CRP important for heart health?

It measures inflammation in the body, which plays a major role in heart disease risk.

 

5. How does insulin affect heart health?

High insulin levels indicate insulin resistance, which increases inflammation and risk of cardiovascular disease.

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About Akash Sehrawat

Akash is a creator of 25+ programs and certificate courses in which more than 200,000 students have enrolled both on Udemy and Fabulous Body's native platform. Akash is also an author of three books that can be found on Amazon. His answers on Quora have gathered more than 12 million views in less than a year.

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