Don€™t worry about other people, and they probably aren€™t looking at you, you might just think they are. And maybe they are wondering if they should take their pulse more often. Anyone who is really into exercise regularly checks their pulse, you are supposed to make sure you are in the right range or see what range you are in. Because some days you might want to work at a lower rate for longer and other days at a higher rate for a shorter amount of time. And you have to check your pulse to see where you are at. It€™s all part of maximizing your workout. So I wouldn€™t€™ worry about it. But I think you need a longer cool down so your pulse is a lot lower at the end of your workout. I have to do that when I have to drive home from the gym myself or I will more than likely have an attack because my heart rate is too high.