Target Heart Rate

This formula is used to calculate target heart rate (THR) during exercise 
to get the maximum aerobic benefit from your workout:

 

1. Start with the number 220 and subtract your age and resting heart rate. _______

2. Multiply the number from line 1 by 60% and add back your resting heart rate.______ 

3. Multiply the number from line 1 by 85% and add back your resting heart rate.______

4. These two numbers give you the range you should be working in.

5. You should check your pulse during exercise and maintain a number between 60 & 85% (the results from lines 2 & 3), this is your target heart range. 

Working in this range will give you the maximum aerobic benefit. Working above this range is dangerous. Your exercise becomes anaerobic and you are not getting the benefits intended.

You can e-mail me with your questions on target heart rate.