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Heart Rate Calculator

This calculator helps you estimate your heart rate zones for exercise, based on your age and a percentage of your maximum heart rate.

function calculateHeartRate() { var ageInput = document.getElementById("age"); var percentageInput = document.getElementById("percentage"); var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result"); var age = parseFloat(ageInput.value); var percentage = parseFloat(percentageInput.value); if (isNaN(age) || age <= 0) { resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid age."; return; } if (isNaN(percentage) || percentage 100) { resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a target percentage between 1 and 100."; return; } // Karvonen formula is more accurate, but for simplicity and common use cases, // we'll use the simpler age-based maximum heart rate formula. // Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) = 220 – Age var maxHeartRate = 220 – age; // Target Heart Rate = MHR * (Percentage / 100) var targetHeartRate = maxHeartRate * (percentage / 100); resultDiv.innerHTML = "Your estimated target heart rate is: " + targetHeartRate.toFixed(0) + " beats per minute (bpm)"; } Heart Rate Zones Explained body { font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 20px; } h1, h2 { color: #333; } p { margin-bottom: 15px; } strong { color: #007bff; } .zone { margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #f9f9f9; } .zone h3 { margin-top: 0; color: #0056b3; }

Understanding Heart Rate and Exercise Zones

Your heart rate is a vital sign that reflects how hard your body is working during physical activity. During exercise, your heart beats faster to pump more oxygenated blood to your muscles. Understanding your heart rate can help you tailor your workouts to achieve specific fitness goals, whether it's improving cardiovascular health, increasing endurance, or burning fat.

Maximum Heart Rate (MHR)

The Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) is the highest number of times your heart can beat in one minute during strenuous physical activity. A widely used, though simplified, formula to estimate MHR is:

MHR = 220 – Age

For example, if you are 30 years old, your estimated MHR would be 220 – 30 = 190 beats per minute (bpm).

Target Heart Rate Zones

Exercising within specific heart rate zones allows you to target different physiological benefits. These zones are typically expressed as a percentage of your MHR. The calculator above estimates your heart rate for a given percentage. Here's a general breakdown of common heart rate zones:

Very Light Intensity (50-60% of MHR)

Benefits: This zone is good for warm-ups, cool-downs, and active recovery. It helps improve general fitness and promotes recovery after more intense workouts.

Example: For a 30-year-old with an MHR of 190 bpm:

  • 50% of MHR: 190 * 0.50 = 95 bpm
  • 60% of MHR: 190 * 0.60 = 114 bpm
  • Target Zone: 95-114 bpm

Light to Moderate Intensity (60-70% of MHR)

Benefits: This is often referred to as the "fat-burning" zone. It's excellent for building an aerobic base, improving endurance, and is suitable for longer duration activities.

Example: For a 30-year-old with an MHR of 190 bpm:

  • 60% of MHR: 190 * 0.60 = 114 bpm
  • 70% of MHR: 190 * 0.70 = 133 bpm
  • Target Zone: 114-133 bpm

Moderate to High Intensity (70-80% of MHR)

Benefits: This zone improves cardiovascular fitness and increases your aerobic capacity. It's great for improving speed and endurance.

Example: For a 30-year-old with an MHR of 190 bpm:

  • 70% of MHR: 190 * 0.70 = 133 bpm
  • 80% of MHR: 190 * 0.80 = 152 bpm
  • Target Zone: 133-152 bpm

High Intensity (80-90% of MHR)

Benefits: This zone pushes your limits and is crucial for improving athletic performance, increasing speed, and boosting power. This is typically for shorter, more intense bursts of activity.

Example: For a 30-year-old with an MHR of 190 bpm:

  • 80% of MHR: 190 * 0.80 = 152 bpm
  • 90% of MHR: 190 * 0.90 = 171 bpm
  • Target Zone: 152-171 bpm

Maximum Intensity (90-100% of MHR)

Benefits: This zone is for very short, all-out efforts. It maximizes aerobic and anaerobic output and is used by elite athletes for specific training intervals.

Example: For a 30-year-old with an MHR of 190 bpm:

  • 90% of MHR: 190 * 0.90 = 171 bpm
  • 100% of MHR: 190 * 1.00 = 190 bpm
  • Target Zone: 171-190 bpm

Disclaimer: The formula 220 – Age is a general estimate. Individual maximum heart rates can vary. For personalized advice and training plans, consult with a healthcare professional or a certified fitness trainer.

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