How to calculate your maximum heart rate?

Maximum heart rate is about 220 minus your age.

A few practical remarks

If you are beginning a regular exercise program, keep your heart rate (for the initial few weeks) at the lower end of your target heart rate zone and slowly work up to a higher intenseness (within the next few months). After at lest six months of regular exercise, you may be able to slightly exceed your target heart rate. However, such an intensity of exercise is not suggested.

Remember that your goal should be to exercise 3 to 5 times per week for 20 to 30 minutes.

Discuss your target heart rate with your physician if you suffer from chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases or diabetes. Your doctor, taking under consideration your health condition and cardiovascular benefits, may suggest a lower target heart rate zone for you.

Your initial fitness level and your progress over time may be also evaluated by regular target heart rate assessment.

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