Heart Rate Zone Calculator
Calculate your maximum heart rate and personalized training zones using the Karvonen method.
Find your estimated maximum heart rate and training zones 1 through 5 using the Karvonen heart rate reserve method.
How to use it
- 1Enter your age.
- 2Enter your resting heart rate.
- 3View your five training zones with target beats per minute.
Your details
Enter your age and resting heart rate for personalised training zones.
Not medical advice
Result
Estimated maximum heart rate
190 bpm
- Zone 1 — Warm up
- 128–140 bpm
- Zone 2 — Fat burn
- 140–153 bpm
- Zone 3 — Aerobic
- 153–165 bpm
- Zone 4 — Threshold
- 165–178 bpm
- Zone 5 — Maximum
- 178–190 bpm
Zones calculated using the Karvonen heart rate reserve method.
Frequently asked questions
- How is maximum heart rate estimated?
- This tool uses the common formula 220 minus your age; individual variation can be significant.
- What is the Karvonen method?
- It factors in your resting heart rate to calculate heart rate reserve, giving more personalised training zones than max HR alone.
- Should I consult a doctor before intense training?
- Yes, especially if you have any heart conditions or haven't exercised regularly before.
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