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Maximum Heart Rate Calculator

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This is an estimate. True HRmax may vary based on individual physiology.
Enter your age as a whole number (years).

What Is the Maximum Heart Rate Calculator?

This calculator gives a quick estimate of your maximum heart rate (HRmax) using a well-known formula — 220 minus your age. It's mostly used by fitness experts, athletes, trainers, and people tracking their cardio zones during workouts. The value it gives helps you set target heart rate zones for safe, effective exercise intensity.

Just type in your age in years. The tool does the math and shows your estimated HRmax in bpm — that's beats per minute. You’ll also see the equation used right below the result. If you make a mistake or wanna try again, hit the Clear button.

Formula Used in This Tool

The calculation here is based on:

HRmax ≈ 220 − Age

It’s not perfect, yeah, it’s a general formula that works okay for most people, but individual values might be a bit different in reality, depending on your heart condition, fitness level, or even genes.

How to Use the Calculator

  • Enter your age as a whole number, like 22, 37, or 65
  • Hit Calculate — the tool finds your HRmax
  • Click Clear to reset the input and result
  • Age must be between 1 and 120

That’s it — no units to convert, no confusion. Everything’s instant. Works best when planning your warmups, aerobic workouts, or high-intensity intervals. Some fitness coaches also use this to find fat burn or VO2 max zones.

Key Features

  • Based on classic 220−age rule
  • Gives result in bpm (beats per minute)
  • Clean input form, fast output
  • Easy reset button
  • Shows formula right below result

Reminder: This is an estimate. Always consult a physician or trainer if you’re planning intense cardio or if you have heart issues.

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