Maximum Heart Rate Calculator
Understanding your maximum heart rate (MHR) is a crucial aspect of exercise physiology. It represents the highest number of times your heart can beat per minute during maximal physical exertion. Knowing your MHR helps in setting appropriate training zones for cardiovascular exercise, ensuring you train effectively and safely. There are several formulas used to estimate MHR, with the most common and simplest being the "220 minus age" formula. More advanced formulas exist, such as the Tanaka formula (208 – 0.7 * age) or the Gellish formula (207 – 0.7 * age), which may offer slightly more personalized estimates. This calculator uses the widely accepted 220 minus age formula for simplicity and accessibility.