Target Heart Rate Calculator

Find the exact heart rate to aim for during your workout based on your age and desired intensity level.

Measurement System:
years
70%
Light (50%) Moderate (70%) Vigorous (95%)

Your Target Heart Rate

Target Heart Rate
- bpm
Target Range (+/- 5%)
- bpm
Max Heart Rate
- bpm

What This Means

Training at this intensity will help you achieve your fitness goals.

Intensity Quick Guide

50-60% Very Light: Warm-up and recovery. You can easily hold a full conversation. Good for beginners and active recovery days.
60-70% Light: Fat burning zone. Comfortable pace, can talk easily. Great for long walks and easy jogs.
70-80% Moderate: Aerobic fitness zone. Breathing heavier, can speak in short sentences. Builds endurance.
80-90% Hard: High-intensity zone. Difficult to speak. Improves performance and speed.
90-95% Maximum: Near your limit. Only sustainable for short bursts. Used in interval training.
References: American Heart Association, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), CDC Physical Activity Guidelines.