Target Heart Rate Calculator

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Your target heart rate zone is the range between 60% and 80% of your maximum heart rate. Working within this zone gives you the maximum health and fat-burning benefits from your cardiovascular activity.

To determine if you're working within your zone, locate your radial artery at the side of your wrist with your index finger, and count the beats for 10 seconds, then multiply by 6. This result should be within the minimum and maximum training heart rate values listed below.

For  individuals who are sedentary or have been exercising regularly for less than 6 months, use the Beginners/Intermediates calculator.   Advanced Exercisers  --   those who have been exercising regularly for at least 6 months. -- can use the Advanced calculator.

Simply enter your age (and resting heart rate for Advanced Exercisers), then click the Calculate button to see your results.  (Please note that your browser must be Java Script enabled to use the calculators)

Beginners/Intermediates Enter your age then press the Calculate button: Your Maximum heart rate is: Your Minimum training heart rate is: Your Maximum training heart rate is:

 

Advanced (Karvonen formula) 1. Enter your age 2. Enter your resting heart rate* then press the Calculate  Button: Your Maximum heart rate is: Your Minimum training heart rate is: Your Maximum training heart rate is: *Take your pulse for one minute the first thing in the morning before getting out of bed Click here to view disclaimer Back to Top Close This Window