Monitoring your heart rate while exercising is a simple, very effective way to maximize the time and energy you put into your workouts. By exercising at an intensity that is right for you, you're much more likely to achieve better results in less time. Your age, gender, fitness level, and goals all combine to make you unique, so it's very important that you train at a heart rate that's best suited for you.

Enter your information below, click on "Submit", and you'll immediately receive an accurate estimate of the very best heart rate range for you, specific to your age, gender, fitness level, and personal fitness goals. This calculator does not take any pre-existing heart conditions into account, so please consult with your physician first before adhering to the recommendations within this tool.

Age:

Gender: Male Female

*Resting Heart Rate (if known):
*This will provide a much more accurate estimate of the best heart rate range for you.

Your activity level (please choose one):
Sedentary (Very inactive throughout the day, such as sitting at a desk, and not currently on an exercise program or involved in any sort of sport or physical activity)
Very Light (Very inactive throughout the day but on a light exercise program, such as walking leisurely for 30 minutes, or involved in some sort of light physical activity 1-2 times a week, such as golf, bowling or softball)
Moderate (Fairly active throughout the day, such as a teacher, and on a moderate exercise program, such as biking and weightlifting 30 minutes each, at least 3 times a week)
Heavy (Active throughout the day, such as a waiter, and involved in a moderate to somewhat intense exercise program or physical activity, at least 3 times a week)
Very Heavy (Very active throughout the day, such as a construction worker, and on a fairly intense exercise program, such as running and weightlifting 45 minutes each, at least 4 times per week.)

What are you trying to achieve (select all that apply):
Lower blood pressure and cholesterol and decrease the risk of disease
Decrease bodyfat
Improve energy level throughout the day
Improve endurance and ability to fight fatigue
Improve cardiorespiratory system for better athletic performance