This "Target Heart Rate" Calculator
is designed
to help you determine the best workout
intensity for your level of exercise
experience, fitness and goals.
To calculate your Target Heart
Rate range, simply choose your gender,
input your age in years into the first
box below, then choose the appropriate
exercise intensity using the
intensity option buttons and then press
the calculate button.
Your Target Heart Rate range
will then be automatically displayed
in the bottom two boxes.
For your personal safety's sake,
we strongly suggest that you refrain
from training at the High Intesity
exercise level unless you are very
fit or are doing so in a very controlled
manner with close medical supervision.
To
use this calculator you will need:
Please note that because of individual differences, this Target Heart Rate
Calculator provides a general guide only to an appropriate exercise intensity.
In order to help you maintain
the correct aerobic exercise intensity,
we recommend you use a good quality
heart rate monitor.
And as ever, we strongly advise
you to listen to your body to gauge
the correct exercise intensity for
you and to always consult your doctor
before beginning any new exercise
program.
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