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Target Heart Rate Calculator

Use this target heart rate calculator to determine your heart rate in whatever heart rate zone you desire for your workouts.

Enter your age:
Level of exercise: % of maximum heart rate

Target heart rate at this level: beats per minute
Recommended target range: to beats per minute

Note: these calculations are based on averages. It is recommended that you exercise within 55 to 85 percent of your maximum heart rate for at least 20 to 30 minutes to get the best results from aerobic exercise.

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~These calculator scripts written by Will Glessner

Guide since 1996

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