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Heart Rate Calculator

Calculate maximum heart rate and personalised training zones.

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How the heart rate calculator works

The Karvonen method uses heart rate reserve, which personalises zones far better than a plain percentage of max.

Formula

HRmax = 220 − age • zone = resting + (HRmax − resting) × intensity

Worked example

At 30 with a resting rate of 62, max is 190 bpm and the fat-burning zone is about 139–152 bpm.

Frequently asked questions

How do I measure resting heart rate?

Take your pulse for 60 seconds first thing in the morning, before getting out of bed.

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