Why is this important?
To keep it simple, making sure your heart rate is within your target heart rate zone is a good way to ensure that you are burning calories and improving your cardiovascular fitness. It is also a good indicator of your intensity.
How do I use this?
Enter your age in the form below. If you know what your heart rate is while you are at rest, then enter that as well. Click on the button to calculate your Target Heart Range. Your target range or error message will appear in Bold lettering below the button.
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Your predicted Max heart rate is: That means your target Heart Rate is between (60% of predicted max) and (80% of predicted max) |
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Want to know more?
If you want to learn more about what the heart rate measures, the formula’s involved, and benefits of monitoring your heart rate you can check out wikipedia or The American Heart Association