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Heart Rate Zone Calculator

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Defines different heart rate zones (e.g., Zone 1-5) based on maximum heart rate for training purposes.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Resting Heart Rate (BPM) and Age (Years) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) (BPM), Zone 5: Maximum (BPM), Zone 4: Hard (BPM), Zone 3: Moderate (BPM), Zone 2: Light (BPM), and Zone 1: Very Light (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.

30-year-old, Resting HR 60

Resting Heart Rate (BPM): 60; Age (Years): 30

Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) (BPM): 190; Zone 5: Maximum (BPM): 177; Zone 4: Hard (BPM): 164; Zone 3: Moderate (BPM): 151; Zone 2: Light (BPM): 138; Zone 1: Very Light (BPM): 125

40-year-old, Resting HR 65

Resting Heart Rate (BPM): 65; Age (Years): 40

Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) (BPM): 180; Zone 5: Maximum (BPM): 168.5; Zone 4: Hard (BPM): 157; Zone 3: Moderate (BPM): 145.5; Zone 2: Light (BPM): 134; Zone 1: Very Light (BPM): 122.5

25-year-old, Resting HR 55

Resting Heart Rate (BPM): 55; Age (Years): 25

Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) (BPM): 195; Zone 5: Maximum (BPM): 181; Zone 4: Hard (BPM): 167; Zone 3: Moderate (BPM): 153; Zone 2: Light (BPM): 139; Zone 1: Very Light (BPM): 125

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Important

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