Target Heart Rate Guide
Find a training heart-rate range for easy, aerobic or intense workouts.
What it does and when to use it
Target heart rate is a range, not a magic number. It depends on age, fitness, medication, heat, fatigue and workout type.
What information to enter
Enter age and sometimes resting heart rate. Choose intensity based on training goal: easy, aerobic or hard.
How to understand the result
The result gives an estimated range. If you have a medical condition or medication affecting heart rate, ask a clinician.
Recommended step-by-step workflow
- Check the assumptionsTarget heart rate is a range, not a magic number. It depends on age, fitness, medication, heat, fatigue and workout type.
- Use matching unitsEnter age and sometimes resting heart rate. Choose intensity based on training goal: easy, aerobic or hard.
- Compare with another scenarioThe result gives an estimated range. If you have a medical condition or medication affecting heart rate, ask a clinician.
Formula at a glance
Short example
Why this matters
Target heart rate is a range, not a magic number. It depends on age, fitness, medication, heat, fatigue and workout type.
Step by step
- Define exactly what you want to calculate and which unit is correct.
- Enter values as they appear on a document, receipt, payslip or real measurement.
- Compare at least one extra scenario to see whether the result is sensitive to small input changes.
Numeric example
At age 30, estimated max heart rate is 190; a 60%–70% zone is about 114–133 bpm.
Mistakes to avoid
- Mixing numbers from different periods or units in one calculation.
- Ignoring assumptions, fees or limits the calculator cannot know by itself.
- Making a large decision from one result without testing a conservative scenario.
When to open the calculator
Open the calculator when you want to turn the explanation into a more exact number using your own inputs.
Common mistakes
- Mixing numbers from different periods or units in one calculation.
- Ignoring assumptions, fees or limits the calculator cannot know by itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a final answer?
Not always. It is a calculation or estimate based on the values entered.
What should I check before relying on it?
Check units, dates, fees and whether an important personal detail is missing.
Are my inputs saved?
No. The calculation runs in the browser and does not store your personal inputs.