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Target Heart Rate Calculator - Calculate your exercise THR
Use this Target Heart Rate Calculator to estimate your exercise THR... You should know your maximum heart rate (MHR). This is the maximum amount of times your heart can beat per minute which varies depending upon your age. Your Target Heart Rate (THR), is the exercise intensity you train at. It's really just a percentage of your MHR you use to exercise safely during your cardiovascular training. This calculator will help you determine your exercise heart rate based on the fitness goal you choose. Beginners start with "Get Fit" and make new selections as your cardiovascular conditioning improves. Only advanced, experienced exercisers should select "Competitive Athletics" since this represents more than 90% of your maximal heart rate. If you place your cursor over the results obtained for Target Heart Rate, you'll see the percentage intensity it represents. Here they are for your convenience. --"Get Fit" represents 50 to 60 percent of MHR. Incidentally, the "Lose Weight" category may be a bit of a misnomer. It's based on the theory that more fat is used as fuel at lower intensities. While this is true, remember that it's the total amount of calories burned that matters when your goal is weight loss. It doesn't matter as much where those calories come from. Training at higher intensities for the same duration will burn more total calories. However, always be mindful of your abilities, fitness level, past injuries, and your own goals. Emphasize safety first and select the proper exercise intensity for you. Remember that for most people, the proper intensity is the amount of demand you place causing your heart and respiratory rate to increase, but not so much that the demand causes exhaustion or breathlessness.
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