Health & Wellbeing

Maximum & Target Heart Rate

Age-based heart-rate zones for exercise.

Education and reference only. Not a substitute for clinical judgement, local policy or product labelling. Always verify before clinical use. Values are calculated in your browser and never stored.

When to use

Use to estimate your maximum heart rate and work out target zones for exercise intensity.

Why use

A simple, widely used estimate of maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age; training zones are then a percentage of this.

Advice

Moderate-intensity exercise is roughly 50–70% of your maximum heart rate, and vigorous exercise about 70–85%. This 220−age formula is an approximation and varies between individuals; stop and seek advice for chest pain, severe breathlessness or dizziness.

References

Widely used age-predicted maximum heart rate estimate (220 − age).

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