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.


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