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What is Target Heart Rate?( THR)
To get the maximum benefit you your heart must beat at a certain rate per minute. This is called Target Heart rate or THR.
You can measure your heart rate by taking your pulse, or with some type of heart rate monitor which you can find at most sport and fitness stores. Your target heart rate is between 60 and 80 percent of your maximum heart rate. Here is how to calculate your target heart rate:
1. Take 220 – Age in years; This will give you your maximum heart rate( MHR)
2. Multiply your MHR by. 6( MHR x. 6 = the lower end of your target heart rate)
3. Multiply your MHR by. 8( MHR x. 8 = the upper end of your target heart rate)
For example: for a 32 year old person: 1. 220 – 32 = 188. 188 is my MHR
2. 188 x. 6 = 112.8 is my lower end
3. 188 x. 8 = 150.4 is my upper end
In this example my target heart rate would be anywhere from 112.8 beats per minute to 150.4 beats per minute.
Important: In order to get the most out of your exercise you should maintain your target heart rate for at least 20 minutes.
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