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Max Heart Rate Calculator

Private, client-side calculation

Max Heart Rate Calculator

Estimate HRmax and training zones from age, sex and optional beta-blocker status.

yrs
bpm
STEP 01🧍
Enter age and profile
Add age, sex, resting heart rate and optional beta-blocker status.
STEP 02❤️
Compare formulas
See Fox, Tanaka, Gulati and HUNT estimates side by side.
STEP 03🏃
Get training zones
Use percent-HRmax and heart-rate-reserve zone ranges.
Estimated HRmax
Enter details
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Zone 2
easy aerobic bpm
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Zone 4
threshold bpm
HR Reserve
max − resting
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Formula
primary estimate
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Your Details
yrs
bpm
cm
kg
Heart Rate Zone Bar
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Hit Calculate to see your heart-rate zones

Formula Comparison
Calculate to compare estimates.
Beta blockers can lower exercise heart-rate response; this tool applies a conservative visual warning, not a medication-specific prescription.
Heart Rate Metrics
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Metrics appear after calculation

✦ Result Explainer

Your explanation appears here

▣ Training Action Plan
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Your plan appears after calculation

◎ What If Simulator

Test how your zones change at a different age or resting heart rate.

Calculate your baseline first

● Ask About Your Result
Calculate first, then ask about HRmax, zones or beta-blocker caution.
Frequently Asked Questions

The default is Tanaka: 208 − 0.7 × age. You can switch to Fox, Gulati or HUNT to compare common population formulas.

No. Zones are practical estimates based on HRmax and heart-rate reserve. Fitness level, heat, fatigue, caffeine and medications can change real exercise heart rate.

Beta blockers can blunt heart-rate response. Use perceived effort and medical guidance rather than chasing formula-based zones.

Health & Calculation Disclaimer

Results are estimates generated locally in your browser from common age-based HRmax equations. They are for informational purposes only and are not medical advice, diagnosis, exercise clearance or treatment. Consult a qualified clinician before intense exercise, especially if you have symptoms, cardiovascular disease, pregnancy, or use heart-rate-altering medication.

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