Target Heart Rate

Your pulse increases during aerobic activity; if it gets too high, you may be overworking your heart; if it's not high enough, you won't see results. Fill in the fields below to find out the training heart rate zone that is safe and effective for you.

Age:
Sex:   Female   Male
Fitness level: Low: Exercise once a week or less
Medium: Exercise 2 to 3 times a week
High: Exercise 4 or more times a week
Your Target Heart Rate Zone is
between and beats per minute

Remember before undertaking any exercise program you should consult a physician. As with any exercise program, if at any point during your workout you begin to feel faint, dizzy, or experience any pain you should stop immediately and consult a doctor.