What is it ? |
Highest number of beats per minute your heart can reach during exercise |
Number of times your heart beats each minute when not exercising |
Difference between maximum heart rate and resting heart rate |
Your desired exercise intensity , represented by a specific heart rate |
How do I calculate or measure it ? |
Quick Estimation 220 - age
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More Accurate 206.9 - ( 0.67 x age )
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Measure with a heart rate monitor , such as a smartwatch or exercise equipment , if available |
Maximum heart rate ( MHR ) – resting heart rate ( RHR ) |
[ Heart rate reserve ( HRR ) x desired exercise intensity *] + resting heart rate ( RHR ) |
What if I ’ m taking a blood pressure medication that lowers heart rate ( a beta blocker )? |
These medications limit how high your heart rate can go with exercise ( this is called heart rate blunting ) |
May remain the same as before medication or decrease slightly |
As with MHR , heart rate reserve will be lower with these medications |
Your target heart rate will be lower , but you can still aim to achieve a beneficial target range ( e . g ., 60 to 85 % of MHR ) |
Use this formula for MHR : 164 - ( 0.7 x age ) |
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Where can I find an online calculator ? |
Ask your physical therapist or an exercise professional to direct you to an online calculator . |
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Ask your physical therapist or an exercise professional to direct you to an online calculator . |
Ask your physical therapist or an exercise professional to direct you to an online calculator . |