Interactive Tool: What Is Your Target Heart Rate?
What does this tool measure?

Click here to find your target heart rate
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This tool will help you find your target heart rate based on your:
- Age.
- Resting heart rate.
- Activity level.
Your target heart rate can guide you to how hard you should exercise so you can get the most aerobic benefit from your workout.
| Last updated: | January 08, 2008 |
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| Author: | Robin Parks, MS |
| Reviewed By: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine, Richard B. Kreider, PhD, MX, DPC, FACSM, FASEP - Exercise Physiology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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