Heart Rate Zones
Estimate max HR and example training zone using a simple age formula.
Use the calculator below, then review the formula, a numeric example, and the reference table to understand how the heart rate zones result is produced.
Educational tool only. It does not replace advice from a licensed clinician, dietitian, or exercise physiologist.
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What is this calculator?
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How it works
Simplified max HR ≈ 220 − age (years); example zone band uses fractions of max HR for illustration.
Example
Age 35 → max HR ≈ 185 bpm; illustrative training band might span ~50–85% depending on goal.
Reference Table
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Recovery | Very easy talk |
| Tempo | Hard talk |
| Intervals | Short, very hard |
FAQ
- 220−age accurate?
- Beta blockers?
- HRV?
- Medical clearance?