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TARGET ZONE HEART RATE CHART
Your Target Zone is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Zone will vary for each
individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. The American
Heart Association recommends working-out at a Target Heart Rate Zone of between 60% and 75% of
your maximum heart rate. See the chart below for convenient reference.
EXAMPLE:
for a 42-year old user: find AGE along the bottom of the chart (round to 40), follow AGE
column up to the TARGET ZONE BAR. RESULTS: 60% of maximum Hear Rate = 108 Beats Per
Minute, 75% of maximum Heart Rate = 135 Beat Per Minute.
PERCEIVED EXERTION LEVEL
The second and simpler way to gauge your exercise intensity is to evaluate your perceived exertion
level. While exercising if you are too winded to maintain a conversation without gasping, you are
working out too hard. A good rule of thumb is to work to the point of exhilaration, not exhaustion.
If you cannot catch your breath, it’s time to slow down. Always be aware of other warning signs of
overexertion.
