Health & fitness
Calculation method and formula
(208 − 0.7 × Age) × 0.70 … (208 − 0.7 × Age) × 0.80
Understand the inputs
- Age
- Minimum 12. Whole number.
Assumptions and limitations
208 − 0.7 × age estimates average maximum heart rate only. The displayed band is 70–80%. Medication, medical conditions and personal exercise tolerance are not included.
The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.