Calculate your maximum heart rate, target heart rate zones, and resting heart rate fitness assessment using the Karvonen method.
| Zone | %MHR | BPM range | Purpose |
|---|
The Heart Foundation Australia recommends at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity (50–70% MHR) per week. Use a heart rate monitor or smart watch to track your zones during exercise.
| RHR (bpm) | Fitness level |
|---|---|
| <50 | Excellent (athlete) |
| 50–60 | Very good |
| 60–70 | Good |
| 70–80 | Average |
| 80–100 | Below average |
| >100 | See a doctor (tachycardia) |