Target Heart Rate Calculator
Estimate a target heart-rate range using the Karvonen method and your resting heart rate.
| Training Details | Enter Value |
|---|---|
| Age | |
| Resting heart rate (bpm) | |
| Lower intensity (%) | |
| Upper intensity (%) |
How to Use the Target Heart Rate Calculator
Enter your age and, when available, resting heart rate to estimate a practical training range. The result can help organize low, moderate and higher-intensity cardio sessions.
Practical Example
For a 35-year-old, an estimated maximum heart rate of about 185 bpm can be used to create training targets such as roughly 111 to 148 bpm for a 60% to 80% intensity range.
Factors That Affect the Result
Age formulas are estimates. Fitness level, medications, temperature, hydration, recovery status, stress and individual physiology can all change actual heart-rate response.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is target heart rate the same for everyone?
No. Individual response varies even among people of the same age.
Should I use resting heart rate?
If the calculator supports it, resting heart rate can improve personalization through heart-rate-reserve methods.
Is this a medical test?
No. It is a general fitness estimate and not a substitute for clinical advice.