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8.2.5 EMHR and %EMHR
Estimated Maximum Heart Rate (EMHR)
EMHR = 220 - age of the user
Percentage of Estimated Maximum Heart Rate (%EMHR)
%EMHR = acquired heart rate / EMHR x 100%
An example of %EMHR:
Estimated Maximum Heart Rate (EMHR)
EMHR = 220 - 30 (user’s age) = 190 bpm
Percentage of Estimated Maximum Heart Rate (%EMHR)
acquired heart rate = 131 (by measurement)
%EMHR = 131 / 190 x 100% = 69%
8.2.6 Heart rate zones
Exercise zones are established by setting the Upper and Lower Heart Rate
Limits. You can use the fitness (preset limits = 65% and 85% of the EMHR)
or your own customized limits.
Use the following Heart Rate Zone Chart to select the zone you wish to
exercise in.
You should consult a medical professional when selecting a training
beats per minute
(= 140 bpm)
percentage of Estimated
Maximum Heart Rate
(= 69%EMHR)