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Heart Rate Recovery Calculator

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Measures how quickly heart rate returns towards resting after exercise, an indicator of fitness.

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How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Peak Heart Rate (BPM), Heart Rate After 1 Minute of Rest (BPM), and Heart Rate After 2 Minutes of Rest (BPM) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Heart Rate Recovery After 2 Minutes (BPM) and Heart Rate Recovery After 1 Minute (BPM) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Good Fitness - Example 1

Peak Heart Rate (BPM): 170; Heart Rate After 1 Minute of Rest (BPM): 130; Heart Rate After 2 Minutes of Rest (BPM): 110

Heart Rate Recovery After 2 Minutes (BPM): 60; Heart Rate Recovery After 1 Minute (BPM): 40

Good Fitness - Example 2

Peak Heart Rate (BPM): 185; Heart Rate After 1 Minute of Rest (BPM): 135; Heart Rate After 2 Minutes of Rest (BPM): 110

Heart Rate Recovery After 2 Minutes (BPM): 75; Heart Rate Recovery After 1 Minute (BPM): 50

Average Fitness - Example 1

Peak Heart Rate (BPM): 160; Heart Rate After 1 Minute of Rest (BPM): 135; Heart Rate After 2 Minutes of Rest (BPM): 120

Heart Rate Recovery After 2 Minutes (BPM): 40; Heart Rate Recovery After 1 Minute (BPM): 25

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Important

Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.