BH FITNESS X5 Elliptical
BH Fitness • 20155 Ellipse • Foothill Ranch • CA • 92610
www.bhnorthamerica.com • Phone 949
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8152 • Fax 949
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SECTION 6 - TARGET HEART RATE AND CHART
You can use the predicted maximum heart rate formula (220 minus your age) to determine your
maximum heart rate. Your target heart rate will be a percentage of the maximum heart rate
depending on the type of workout you want. Some people have higher or lower target heart
rates than determined by this formula. See the chart below for examples of percentages of
maximum heart rate based on the intensity of the workout desired.
Ideal For
Benefit Desired
Intensity Level
(% Maximum heart rate)
Light Exercise
Maintain Healthy Heart/Get
Fit
50% - 60%
Weight Management
Lose Weight/ Burn Fat
60% - 70%
Aerobic Base Building
Increase Stamina/Aerobic
Endurance
70% - 80%
Optimal Conditioning
Maintain Excellent Fitness
Condition
80% - 90%
Elite Athlete
Maintain Superb Athletic
Condition
90% - 100%