Target Heart Rate Calculator

The Target Heart Rate (THR) is the ideal range of heartbeats per minute that helps you maximize cardiovascular exercise benefits while ensuring you’re not overexerting yourself. The THR is typically between 50% and 85% of your maximum heart rate (MHR), which varies by age.

Calculating Target Heart Rate

To calculate your Target Heart Rate:

1. Estimate Maximum Heart Rate (MHR): This is commonly estimated as 220 minus your age.
2. Calculate Target Heart Rate Zone:
3. • Lower Limit = MHR × 0.50
   • Upper Limit = MHR × 0.85

This range helps guide the intensity of your workouts:

• 50-60% of MHR: Low-intensity (for beginners or warm-ups)
• 60-75% of MHR: Moderate intensity (for endurance and fat burning)
• 75-85% of MHR: High intensity (for improving fitness and stamina)

Improving Health with Target Heart Rate

By training within the target heart rate zone:

• Low to Moderate Zones improve general fitness, aid in fat burning, and increase endurance.
• Higher Zones (above 75%) improve cardiovascular strength, speed, and endurance but should be approached with caution and under guidance, especially for beginners.

This simple calculator provides users with a Target Heart Rate range to use as a guide for exercise intensity.

Note: Consult a healthcare professional before starting any new exercise regimen, especially for high-intensity workouts.