Target Heart Rate Calculator
Example
This is a sample result, not your calculation. Enter your own values to replace it.
Enter your age — or a measured maximum heart rate — then calculate.
Target heart rate during aerobic exercise
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Zones by exercise intensity
| Exercise Intensity | Heart Rate Reserve | Target Heart Rate (bpm) |
|---|---|---|
| Very light | — | — |
| Light | — | — |
| Moderate | — | — |
| Hard | — | — |
| VO₂ Max (maximum) | — | — |
- Maximum heart rate
- — bpm
- Heart rate reserve
- — bpm
Percentages are of your heart rate reserve. Add a resting heart rate and the zones use the Karvonen method (reserve); leave it out and they are plain percentages of your maximum, which run lower. This is educational information, not medical advice.
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