Target Heart Rate
According to the American Heart Association, the numbers below are estimated target heart rates based on age.
| Age | Target HR Zone 50-85% |
Average Maximum HR 100% |
| 20 | 100-170 bpm | 200 bpm |
| 25 | 98-166 bpm | 195 bpm |
| 30 | 95-162 bpm | 190 bpm |
| 35 | 93-157 bpm | 185 bpm |
| 40 | 90-153 bpm | 180 bpm |
| 45 | 88-140 bpm | 175 bpm |
| 50 | 85-145 bpm | 170 bpm |
| 55 | 83-140 bpm | 165 bpm |
| 60 | 80-136 bpm | 160 bpm |
| 65 | 78-132 bpm | 155 bpm |
| 70 | 75-128 bpm | 150 bpm |
*Your maximum heart rate is approximately 220 minus your age.
When beginning to fitness exercise, it is recommended that you aim to lie within the lower 50% of your target heart rate zone and gradually move up as your body gets stronger. After a few weeks aim to work out in your 75% target heart rate zone and within 6 months you should be able to hit your 85% target heart rate zone. Following this will help you to stay healthy and achieve quick weight loss.




