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Introduction
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intensity of the exercise. If your heart rate is low, exercise
intensity is low; if your heart rate is high, your exercise intensity
is high.
1.2.2. What is maximum heart rate?
Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) is the maximum attainable heart
rate your body can reach before total exhaustion. True
maximum heart rate is measured during a fatigue or “stress”
test. This test must be done in a clinical setting and is not
practical or accessible for most people.
Your maximum heart rate can be established with a high
degree of accuracy using the following simple formula:
Estimated Maximum Heart Rate = 220 minus your age.
If John is 35 years old, what is his estimated maximum heart
rate?
John’s estimated maximum heart rate is: 220 - 35 = 185
185 beats per minute is the estimated maximum number of
times John’s heart can beat before his body would fatigue or
“max out.” This number is extremely helpful because it
indicates the absolute highest exercise intensity John can
handle before his body wears out. The ACSM says that during
exercise, John should keep his heart rate below his maximum
so that he will not become exhausted and have to quit. In fact,
the ACSM gives John a specific percentage range of his
maximum heart rate to exercise in, known as his Target Heart
Rate Zone.(THRZ).
1.2.3. Why should I monitor exercise intensity?
Your heart is the most important muscle in your body and, like
all muscles, must be exercised regularly to remain strong and
WARNING
The use of this formula assumes no
underlying heart or respiratory disease or
other condition, which could be adversely
affected by exercise. Consult your doctor
before using this chart!