The calculated exercise range for a 30 year old would be a low of
124 and a high of 162 beats per minute. (You should never exercise
near your maximum heart rate (max HR) for any period of time.)
Depending on your specific goals, individual fitness level or just on
how energetic you feel, you may want to modify your range from
one day to the next based on the following chart:
BASIC FITNESS TIPS & TARGET ZONE
Age:
Hear
t R
a
te
- Beats per M
inut
e
% of Max.
Heart rate
Fat Bur
ning Zone
Anaer
obic Zone
Aerobic Zone
Warm-up Cool Down
85% to Max
65% to 85%
55% to 65%
55% or less
TARGET ZONE CALCULATION FORMULA
220 - Your age = max HR
For a 30 year old person, your
calculations would be as follows:
220 - 30 = 190 Maximum Heart Rate
65% of this number = 124
85% of this number = 162