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Maximum Hr

Maximum HR or heart rate is the highest value your heart rate should be during physical exercise. It is calculated by subtracting your age by 220. So if you are 40 years old, your maximum heart rate during exercise should be less than 180.

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What should be the target heart rate during physical activity?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 49 year old female. My resting heart rate is 69 bpm. What should be my target heart rate during physical activity?  Read Full »

Dr. Atul Prakash

Dr. Atul Prakash

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The resting heart rate can vary among the population, and it is usually 72 +/- 6. With exercise, it may go to 180 or more depending on the nature of the training, exercise tolerance, fitness, the age of the patient, etc. The fitter you are, lower your resting hear...  Read Full »

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