Target Heart Rate Calculator
Estimate target training heart rate using age, resting heart rate, and workout intensity.
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How to Use This Calculator
The target heart rate calculator estimates a training heart rate using age, resting heart rate, and workout intensity. It is useful for planning cardio sessions and comparing easy, moderate, and hard efforts.
Formula
Target heart rate = (estimated max heart rate - resting heart rate) x intensity + resting heart rate. Estimated max heart rate = 220 - age.
Example
A 35-year-old with a resting heart rate of 65 bpm has an estimated max of 185 bpm. At 70% intensity, the target is about 149 bpm.
Common Tips
- The 220 minus age formula is only an estimate.
- Beginners should usually start with lower intensities.
- Stop exercising and seek help if you feel chest pain, dizziness, or unusual shortness of breath.
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