Target Heart Rate Calculator

Result

Aerobic Exercise: 130 - 178 bpm (50-85%)

Exercise IntensityHeart Rate ReserveTarget Heart Rate (bpm)
Very Light50 - 60%130 - 142
Light60 - 70%142 - 154
Moderate70 - 80%154 - 166
Hard80 - 90%166 - 178
VO₂ Max90 - 100%178 - 190

Heart Rate Tips

  • Measure RHR when calm and relaxed.
  • Train in Zone 2 for fat burning.
  • Use Zone 4 sparingly to avoid overtraining.

Training Zones

Zone% of HRRBenefit
Zone 150-60%Warm-up, Recovery
Zone 260-70%Fat Burning, Endurance
Zone 370-80%Speed, Strength
Zone 480-90%Max Output
Zone 590-100%Cardiovascular Fitness