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Interactive Tool: What Is Your Target Heart Rate?

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Interactive Tool: What Is Your Target Heart Rate?


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What does this tool measure?

Interactive health icon

Click here to find your target heart rate Click here to see an interactive tool..

This tool will help you find your target heart rate based on your:

  • Age.
  • Resting heart rate.
  • Activity level.

Your target heart rate can guide you to how hard you should exercise so you can get the most aerobic benefit from your workout.



Last Updated: November 1, 2007
Author:
Robin Parks, MS
Medical Review:
Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine

Richard B. Kreider, PhD, MX, DPC, FACSM, FASEP - Exercise Physiology


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