This is a guide to help you get a target heart rate during exercise based on your age. To find out if you are exercising in your target zone (between 60 percent and 80 percent of your maximum heart rate), stop exercising and check your pulse. If your pulse is below your target zone (see the chart below), increase your rate of exercise. If your pulse is above your target zone, decrease your rate of exercise. ONE simple rule to remember to find your approximate target heart rate: Resting Pulse times two, then subtract your age!! For example if you are 30 years old and resting pulse 70, then 70X2=140-30=110 Age -Target Heart Rate (HR) Zone (60-85%) - Predicted Maximum Heart Rate AGE20 - HR120-170 - MAX HR200 AGE25 - HR117-166 - MAX HR195 AGE30 - HR114-162 - MAX HR190 AGE35 - HR111-157 - MAX HR185 AGE40 - HR108-153 - MAX HR180 AGE45 - HR105-149 - MAX HR175 AGE50 - HR102-145 - MAX HR170 AGE55 - HR99-140 - MAX HR165 AGE60 - HR96-136 - MAX HR160 AGE65 - HR93-132 - MAX HR155 AGE70 - HR90-128 - MAX HR150 For example, a 40 year old would want his target pulse rate to be in the range of 108-153 |
