Hi
Under watchOS 4, for Apple Watch Nike+ models (and certain others), the Heart Rate app reports your resting heart rate once it has gathered sufficient data.
To view your resting rate, open the Heart Rate app and scroll down the page (by swiping or turning the Digital Crown):
Check your heart rate
Resting rate is also reported in the Health app on your iPhone (Health Data > Heart > Resting Rate:
Use the Health app on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support
If your heart rate is not being recorded as expected, then the following steps may help:
Check that Wrist Detection is turned on and that, if passcode is enabled, you are unlocking your Apple Watch after placing it on your wrist:
- On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > Passcode > turn Wrist Detection on.
Check that you are wearing your Apple Watch sufficiently snugly on the top of your wrist (if it is worn too loosely, your watch may believe that it has been removed).
On your iPhone, go to: Settings > Privacy > Motion & Fitness - check that both Fitness Tracking and Health are enabled.
On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Privacy > Motion & Fitness - check that both Fitness Tracking and Heart Rate are enabled.
Restart both your iPhone and your Apple Watch (normally):
- Close the Watch app, Activity app and Health app (if open) on your iPhone:
- Double-click the Home button, then swipe up on each app preview to close it.
- Turn both devices off together, then restart your iPhone first:
If the issue persists, then it may help to unpair and re-pair your Apple Watch:
If the issue persists, then I suggest that you contact Apple Support (remote diagnostics and/or mail-in service may be available, if required), make a Genius Bar reservation or visit an Apple Authorised Service Provider for assistance:
Apple Watch Service Answer Center - Apple Support