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Target Heart Rate Calculator

Target Heart Rate: Adult educational estimate, not a diagnosis or individualized treatment.

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Target Heart Rate Calculator for United States

US · 12,345.67US customary measurementsRoad distance: miles

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Estimated target heart rate (bpm)

138.2

United States · calculated from your inputs

Estimated maximum (bpm)187
Heart rate reserve (bpm)122
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How this result was calculated

  1. Tanaka estimated maximum=208−0.7×age; alternative=220−age. Karvonen target=rest+(maximum−rest)×intensity.
  2. Country setup: United States. Displayed measurements are converted to the formula's base units internally.

Assumption: Adult educational estimate, not a diagnosis or individualized treatment. Not intended for children or pregnancy. Population estimate, not an exercise clearance. Medication and medical conditions can alter heart-rate response. United States display preferences. Review the stated population, method and limitations; these are estimates, not a medical diagnosis.

Calculation version 1.0.0 · Support state: generic

Formula and method

Tanaka estimated maximum=208−0.7×age; alternative=220−age. Karvonen target=rest+(maximum−rest)×intensity.

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Worked example

Age 30 gives a Tanaka estimate of 187 bpm.

Questions people ask

Which method does this tool use?

Tanaka estimated maximum=208−0.7×age; alternative=220−age. Karvonen target=rest+(maximum−rest)×intensity.

What should I check before using the result?

Adult educational estimate, not a diagnosis or individualized treatment. Not intended for children or pregnancy. Population estimate, not an exercise clearance. Medication and medical conditions can alter heart-rate response.