How To Exercise in Your Target Heart Rate Zone
 
The table below shows estimated target heart rates for different ages. Look for the age category closest to yours, then read across to find your target heart rate.  Exercising in the target HR zone will help you (1) burn fat and (2) derive maximum cardiovascular benefit.
 
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
 

 
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