Heart Rate Training Zone Calculator
Your target heart rate zone will appear here.
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function calculateHeartRateZone() {
var age = document.getElementById("age").value;
var intensity = document.getElementById("intensity").value;
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
// Clear previous results and styling
resultDiv.innerHTML = 'Your target heart rate zone will appear here.';
resultDiv.style.borderColor = '#007bff';
resultDiv.style.backgroundColor = '#e7f3ff';
// Input validation
if (isNaN(age) || age 120) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid age between 1 and 120.";
resultDiv.style.borderColor = 'red';
return;
}
if (isNaN(intensity) || intensity 100) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter an intensity level between 0 and 100.";
resultDiv.style.borderColor = 'red';
return;
}
// Heart Rate Zone Calculation (using Karvonen formula as a common example, but simpler age-based is also popular)
// We'll use the simpler age-based maximum heart rate for this example:
// Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) = 220 – Age
// Target Heart Rate (THR) = MHR * Intensity Percentage
var maxHeartRate = 220 – parseInt(age);
var targetHeartRate = maxHeartRate * (parseInt(intensity) / 100);
// Displaying the result
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Your target heart rate at " + intensity + "% intensity is: " + targetHeartRate.toFixed(0) + " bpm";
resultDiv.style.borderColor = '#28a745'; // Success color
resultDiv.style.backgroundColor = '#d4edda';
}
Understanding Heart Rate Training Zones
Training at different heart rate zones allows individuals to tailor their workouts for specific fitness goals, whether it's improving cardiovascular endurance, burning fat, or enhancing aerobic capacity. Understanding your target heart rate zones is crucial for optimizing your exercise and preventing overtraining.
How to Calculate Your Target Heart Rate
The most common method for estimating your Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) is the simple age-based formula:
Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) = 220 – Your Age
Once you have your estimated MHR, you can then calculate your target heart rate for different intensity levels. For example, if you want to train at 50% intensity, your target heart rate would be 50% of your MHR.
Common Heart Rate Training Zones
While specific zones can vary slightly depending on the model used, here's a general breakdown:
- Very Light (50-60% of MHR): Primarily for warm-ups, cool-downs, and active recovery. Good for improving general health and aiding recovery.
- Light (60-70% of MHR): Builds aerobic base and endurance. This is often referred to as the "fat-burning zone."
- Moderate (70-80% of MHR): Improves aerobic fitness and endurance. You'll be able to talk in short sentences.
- Hard (80-90% of MHR): Enhances aerobic capacity and anaerobic threshold. Breathing becomes more difficult, and talking is limited to a few words.
- Maximum (90-100% of MHR): For short bursts of high-intensity work. This zone is very demanding and not sustainable for long periods.
Example Calculation
Let's say you are 35 years old and want to train at a moderate intensity level of 70%.
- Maximum Heart Rate (MHR): 220 – 35 = 185 beats per minute (bpm)
- Target Heart Rate (70% intensity): 185 bpm * 0.70 = 129.5 bpm
So, your target heart rate at 70% intensity would be approximately 130 bpm. The calculator above can help you quickly determine your target heart rate for any age and intensity level.
Important Considerations
The age-based formula is an estimation. Individual heart rates can vary due to genetics, fitness level, medications, and other health factors. For personalized and accurate training zone guidance, especially if you have underlying health conditions, it's always recommended to consult with a healthcare professional or a certified fitness trainer.