How do I calculate my maximum heart rate??

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How do I calculate my maximum heart rate??
26 August 2008 - 5:10pm

Any ideas?

Subtract your age from 220.... #1
26 August 2008 - 5:14pm

To calculate your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 220.

To find 80% of your maximum heart rate, multiply this number by 0.8. To find 60 % of your maximum heart rate, multiply by 0.6 etc.

E.g. - if your age is 50, your maximum heart rate is 170 bpm. (220 - 50)
80 % of the maximum heartrate is 136 bpm (0.8 x 170).