Max Heart Rate Calculator
Estimate maximum heart rate from age using common fitness formulas.
Estimate max heart rate
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Max heart rate calculator guide
WeCovr's max heart rate calculator estimates maximum heart rate from age using common fitness formulas.
What max heart rate means
Maximum heart rate is a rough estimate of the highest heart rate reached during intense exercise.
Uses age-based formulas.
Useful for broad training guidance.
Best treated as an estimate, not an exact personal ceiling.
Why different formulas exist
Different formulas such as 220-age and Tanaka can give slightly different results, so this page shows more than one estimate.
Important limitation
Age-based formulas are broad population estimates and can differ from real individual exercise-test results.
Heart-rate tools
| Tool | Main input | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Max heart rate | Age | Broad zone planning |
| Target heart rate | Age and intensity | Workout planning |
| Heart rate recovery | Peak and recovery pulse | Post-exercise recovery |
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FAQs
Is 220 minus age exact?
No. It is a common estimate, not a personalised test result.
Why does Tanaka differ from 220-age?
It is based on a different research-derived formula and can produce a slightly different estimate.
Can I use this for training zones?
Yes, as a rough starting point, but it should not replace personalised assessment.
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