Target Heart Rate Tool

Your target range depends on how fit you are. If you are out of shape, your target rate should be 50% to 60% of your maximum heart rate. Are you just starting an exercise program? Your target health rate should be at 60% of your maximum rate. Becoming more fit? You may increase your heart rate to 70% of maximum. Do you have any heart problems? Are you elderly? Talk with your doctor before starting an exercise program.

Your target range depends on how fit you are. Are you fit? Your target rate should be 70% to 80% of your maximum heart rate. This assumes that you exercise regularly and do not have any conditions that would make exercise unsafe.

Your target range depends on how fit you are. You say you are athletic. Your target rate should be 70% to 85% of your maximum heart rate. This assumes that you do a lot of exercise and don't have problems that would make exercise unsafe. For endurance training, you should aim for 55% to 90% of your maximum heart rate.