The following table shows the optimum heart rate levels in relation to age and
the goal to be achieved. Theoretical maximum heart rate (100%) is calculated
on the basis of age using the formula: 220 - age.
100%
205
205
90%
184,5
184,5
70%
143,5
143,5
60%
123
123
0
To read the graph, simply find your age on the horizontal axis and scan up the
vertical until you reach the 60%, 70% and 90% values.
Aerobic exercise performed at a heart rate between 60% and 70% mainly burns
fat as an energy source.
When doing aerobic exercise at a heart rate of 70% to 90% the cardiocirculatory
component prevails.
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200
200
195
195
190
190
180
180
175,5
175,5
171
171
140
140
136,5
136,5
133
133
120
120
117
117
114
114
15
20
25
30
Area reserved to competitive athletes' workouts (requiring a
doctor's certificate)
Aerobic zone with a primarily cardio-circulatory component (keep
heart rate between 70% and 90%)
Aerobic zone primarily using fats as an energy source (keep
heart rate between 60% and 70%)
Zone of little training interest
185
185
180
180
175
175
170
170
166,5
166,5
162
162
157,5
157,5
153
153
129,5
129,5
126
126
122,5
122,5
119
119
111
111
108
108
105
105
102
102
35
40
45
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165
165
160
160
155
155
148,5
148,5
144
144
139,5
139,5
115,5
115,5
112
112
108,5
108,5
99
99
96
96
93
93
50
55
60
65
Age
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