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Estimating Target Heart Rate
Guide to using the target heart rate. It works for many people, and it's a good way for health professionals to monitor your progress.
The table below shows estimated target heart rates for different ages. Look for the age category closest to yours, and then read across to find your target heart rate.
Age
Target HR Zone 50-85%
Average Maximum Heart Rate 100%
20 years
100–170 beats per minute
200 beats per minute
25 years
98-166 beats per minute
195 beats per minute
30 years
95-162 beats per minute
190 beats per minute
35 years
93-157 beats per minute
185 beats per minute
40 years
90-153 beats per minute
180 beats per minute
45 years
88-149 beats per minute
175 beats per minute
50 years
85-145 beats per minute
170 beats per minute
55 years
83-140 beats per minute
165 beats per minute
60 years
80-136 beats per minute
160 beats per minute
65 years
78-132 beats per minute
155 beats per minute
70 years
75-128 beats per minute
150 beats per minute
Your maximum heart rate is about 220 minus your age. The figures above are averages, so use them as general guidelines.
Note: A few high blood pressure medications lower the maximum heart rate and thus the target zone rate. If you're taking such medicine, call your physician to find out if you need to use a lower target heart rate.