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

 

% of Maximum Heart Rate

 

 

 

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

 

 

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 (•). Warm-up and cool-down periods are important to obtain best results.

100%

80%

70%

50%

%of

MHR

Resting

 

 

Exercise Stage

 

 

Recovery

Warm up

 

Cool down