Why is the age 220 minus?

Just about anyone who has been on a treadmill, elliptical, or used a heart rate monitor has seen the chart that tells you to take 220 and subtract your age to get your maximum heart rate. This gives you a percentage of that maximum which puts you in a “weight loss zone”, an “aerobic zone”, or an “anaerobic zone”.

What is the formula 220 minus age tell you?

You can estimate your maximum heart rate based on your age. To estimate your maximum age-related heart rate, subtract your age from 220. For example, for a 50-year-old person, the estimated maximum age-related heart rate would be calculated as 220 – 50 years = 170 beats per minute (bpm).

What range would your maximum heart rate be using your age minus 220?

Target heart rate is generally expressed as a percentage (usually between 50 percent and 85 percent) of your maximum safe heart rate. The maximum rate is based on your age, as subtracted from 220. So for a 50-year-old, maximum heart rate is 220 minus 50, or 170 beats per minute.

What does 220 stand for in heart rate?

The maximum heart rate is the highest heart rate achieved during maximal exercise. One simple method to calculate your predicted maximum heart rate, uses this formula: 220 – your age = predicted maximum heart rate. Example: a 40-year-old’s predicted maximum heart rate is 180 beats/minute.

What does Borg’s scale of perceived exertion tell you?

The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is a way of measuring physical activity intensity level. Perceived exertion is how hard you feel like your body is working.

How can I increase my HR max?

Structured training improves your fitness which enables you to realise more of your hereditary max heart rate potential. This combined with training your body to neurologically go faster (speed training) will enable you to ride at a higher max heart rate.

What’s the maximum heart rate for a 18 year old?

What is a Typical Pulse?

Age Group	Normal Heart Rate at Rest
Children (ages 3-4 years)	70 – 100 beats per minute
Children (ages 5-7 years)	65 – 100 beats per minute
Children (ages 8-15 years)	60 – 100 beats per minute
Adults (ages 16-18+ years)	60 – 100 beats per minute