Maximum Heart Rate
The chart below shows how various levels of exertion produce different heart rates. By targeting the appropriate rate during activity, you can get the most out of your fitness routine. To calculate your Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) per minute, subtract your age from 220.
Age |
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40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | ||
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| Moderate Training | Strenuous | Intense Training | ||
20 yrs. | old | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 160 |
30 yrs. old | 76 | 95 | 114 | 133 | 152 | |
40 yrs. old | 72 | 90 | 108 | 126 | 144 | |
50 yrs. old | 68 | 85 | 102 | 119 | 136 | |
60 yrs. old | 64 | 80 | 96 | 112 | 128 | |
70 yrs. old | 60 | 75 | 90 | 105 | 120 |
220 – (Age) = MHR
Heart Rate Pattern During Exercise
When you achieve the maximum from any specific exercise, your heart rate should follow the pattern shown in the chart below. Measure heart rate during your exercise routine where indicated by (•).
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MHR
Resting |
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| Exercise Stage |
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| Recovery |
Warm up |
| Cool down |