Target Heart Rate Calculator

One way to measure exercise intensity is your heart rate. A target heart rate can be determined using your age estimated maximum heart rate.

ACSM guidelines recommend a target heart rate between 64% and 94%, however this can very based on individuals fitness level and training goals.

Generally speaking, those new to fitness may want to aim for the lower end of the range (50% - 65%) until they have built a sufficient level of cardiovascular fitness.