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Heart Rate calculator

Target Heart Rate
Calculator

Find a target exercise heart rate at your chosen intensity. Enter age, resting heart rate, and intensity for personalized heart-rate guidance.

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Use realistic, recent measurements for the most useful estimate.

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Educational estimate only—not medical advice.
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How your Target HR estimate is created

A transparent overview of the inputs, method, and appropriate interpretation.

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How it works

About this Target HR estimate

It estimates maximum heart rate, subtracts resting heart rate to find reserve, then applies the chosen intensity to create a personalized training target.

Karvonen heart-rate-reserve method
Age + resting HR→Heart-rate reserve=Estimated Target HR
  1. 01Enter details
  2. 02Review inputs
  3. 03Use the estimate
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Common questions

Target Heart Rate Calculator FAQ

Clear answers to help you understand and use your estimate.

01Is the Target Heart Rate Calculator free and private?

Yes. It is free, runs in your browser, requires no account, and does not store the measurements you enter.

02Can I use this result as medical advice?

No. This result is an educational estimate, not a diagnosis or treatment recommendation. A qualified professional can interpret it within your complete health and training context.

03Why might my Target HR result differ from a real-world result?

Medication, heat, hydration, stress, sleep, illness, and the age-based maximum-heart-rate equation can shift an appropriate training zone.

04How often should I recalculate Target HR?

Recalculate when age, resting heart rate, or selected intensity changes. If medication or health status changes, ask a qualified clinician whether formula-based targets are appropriate.

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