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Target Heart Rate
The Karvonen Heart Rate Formula
This formula is one of the most effective methods used to calculate your target heart rate for aerobic (cardio) exercise. It factors in your resting heart rate (RHR), which is a good indicator of your state of fitness.
How It Works
To accurately measure your resting heart rate: Count your pulse on your wrist (radial pulse) or on the side of your neck (carotid pulse)—prior to getting out of bed in the morning. Count the number of beats, starting with zero, for one full minute. For accuracy, take your resting heart rate three mornings in a row and average the heart rates. Enter your information below:
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Results:
Your heart rate ranges (in beats per minute)
| 55%: - bpm |
75%: - bpm |
| 60%: - bpm |
80%: - bpm |
| 65%: - bpm |
85%: - bpm |
| 70%: - bpm |
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To learn more about this topic, check out these SparkPeople resources:
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