Heart rate zones by age

Knowing how hard you need to exercise helps you reach your goals more quickly.

It also ensures that you don't push your body too much, making exercise unsafe.

Target heart rate formula

Normal heart rate by age

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What happens if your heart rate is too high during exercise

What is a dangerous heart rate when working out

Using a target heart rate calculator can increase the chances that your workout is safe and beneficial.

Cardiovascular exercise relies on frequency, intensity, and duration to be effective. You know how often you exercise and for how long, but you need to know your heart rate to judge your intensity.

Learn more about the effects of each of the five target heart rate zones and how to use them in your cardio workouts.

What Is Heart Rate?

Your heart rate is the number of beats your heart completes each minute.

Heart rate is also known as pulse and is what you feel when you press your wrist or neck to check your pulse.

Target heart rate calculator

Your heart rate changes constantly based on what you are doing. It changes with physical activity and in response to an emotional stimulus such as excitement or anxiety.

Resting Heart Rate

Resting heart rate (RHR) is the number

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