Target Heart Rate Calculator
Find your maximum heart rate and personalised training zones so you can exercise at the right intensity for your goal.
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What is the Target Heart Rate Calculator?
Your target heart rate is the beats-per-minute range that makes exercise effective and safe for a given goal. The Karvonen method personalises it using your resting heart rate.
How to Calculate
Max heart rate ≈ 220 − age. The Karvonen formula then sets zones: target = (HRmax − resting) × intensity% + resting.
Formula
Max HR = 220 − age
How to Use
- Enter your details in the fields above.
- The result updates instantly as you type.
- Use Copy, Print or Download PDF to save your result.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the zones for?
Fat-burn (60u201370%) suits steady low-intensity work; cardio (70u201385%) builds fitness; peak (85%+) is short, intense effort.
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