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Target Heart Rates

When doing aerobic exercise, it is important to make sure that you are working hard enough. If you aren't reaching a certain level of intensity, you won't get the benefits of doing aerobic exercise, and as a result, you will not feel or see any of the related results.

Target Heart Rate Calculator

 Fill out the form below to assess your target heart rates for exercising. This form uses the Karvonen Formula.
Calculate Your Target Heart Rate Range
Age

yrs 		Resting Heart Rate

beats per 30 seconds
   

Your Target Heart Rate falls in the range:


to *+

*To understand how the above was calculated, see Karvonen Formula.
+To understand more about this range, see Target Heart Rate Zones.


Karvonen Formula

Generally, the Karvonen Formula is most accurate, however, it requires that you know your resting heart rate. The below chart provides you with information on how to calculate your individualized Target Heart Rate using your age and resting heart rate.

Heart Rate What it is How to Calculate it Your Results
Maximum Heart Rate
(MHR) 		A theoretical maximum rate at which your heart can beat at your age. MHR = 220 – Your Age Maximum Heart Rate
Resting Heart Rate
(RHR) 		The rate that your heart beats while at rest. Find your Resting Heart Rate (RHR) by taking your pulse when you are relaxed and sitting:
  • Place your index and middle fingers together directly under your ear
  • Slide your fingers down until they are directly under your jawbone
  • Press lightly and you should feel your pulse
  • Count the beats starting with zero on the first beat, timing for 30 seconds.
Resting Heart Rate/Minute
Heart Rate Range
(HHR) 		The number of beats between your resting heart rate and the measured MHR HHR = MHR - RHR Heart Rate Range
Target Heart Rate
(THR) 		Based on the Target Heart Rate Zones, you generally want to achieve a Target Heart Rate of 60% - 85% of your MHR. THR 60% =
(HHR x .60) + RHR

THR 85% =
(HHR x .85) + RHR 		Your Target Heart Rate is between

and




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