Heart Rate Zone Calculator
Find your maximum heart rate and five training zones (recovery, fat-burn, aerobic, threshold and VO₂ max) in BPM. Add your resting HR for accurate Karvonen zones. Free heart-rate calculator.
How to use the Heart Rate Zone Calculator
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Enter your age to estimate your max heart rate.
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Optionally add your resting heart rate for personalized zones.
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See BPM ranges for all five training zones.
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Train in the right zone for your goal — Zone 2 for base, Zone 4–5 for speed.
Frequently asked questions
How is max heart rate estimated?
With the widely used 220 − age formula. Your true max can vary, so treat it as a guide.
What does resting HR add?
It enables the Karvonen (heart-rate reserve) method, which personalizes zones to your fitness.
What's Zone 2 for?
Zone 2 (about 60–70% max) builds aerobic base and is popular for fat-burning, easy endurance work.
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