Target Heart Rate Calculator

Training heart-rate zones from your age (and optionally resting heart rate, via the Karvonen method).

Equations used
Max HR = 220 - Age
Zone (% method) = Max HR × %
Zone (Karvonen) = (Max HR - Resting HR) × % + Resting HR

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between entering a resting heart rate or not?

Without it, zones are calculated as straight percentages of your max heart rate (220 − age). If you enter resting heart rate, the calculator switches to the Karvonen method, which factors in your heart rate reserve (max − resting) for a more personalized zone.

How is Max Heart Rate calculated?

Using the common age-based estimate: Max HR = 220 − Age. It's a population average, so your true max can vary from this estimate.

What do the zone names (Warm up, Fat burn, Cardio, Peak) mean?

They're labels for increasing percentage bands of your heart rate — Warm up is 50–60%, Fat burn 60–70%, Cardio 70–80%, and Peak 80–90% of max HR (or heart rate reserve with Karvonen).