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Target Heart Rate

I am so excited. Before when I'd workout I'd never get that exercise high, but now I do. I never used to sweat either or be in my target heart range, but now I am.
  • Jessica P., Cudahy, WI

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This worksheet is for target heart rate estimates only. Make sure to consult your physician before starting any exercise program.

Your true resting heart rate should be measured for a full minute, right after you wake up, but before you get out of bed in the morning.

Dianne takes her heart rate at the carotid artery.

Dianne takes her heart rate at the radial artery.

Your heart rate should be taken at your carotid or radial artery using your index and middle fingers, or, with a heart rate monitor.

Count your pulse while timing yourself for one full minute. (For example: Use a watch or clock that measures seconds or watch your bedside clock change from one minute to the next.)

Please enter your age, resting heart rate,
and click the Calculate Target Heart Rate button
Age
Resting Heart Rate
Results based on your data are shown below
Lifestyle Target Heart Rate Target Heart Rate Range
(as measured by)
Heart Monitor
device		 Number of Beats
in 6 seconds
Sedentary
Inactive
Active
Very Active
Maximum Heart Rate

While exercising and counting your target heart rate manually for six seconds, the first beat you count should be counted as zero. It is preferable to monitor your target heart rate using a heart rate monitor.