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Target Heart Rate (Karvonen)

Training heart rate at a given intensity.

Formula

THR=(HRmax−HRrest)×I+HRrestTHR = (HR_{max} - HR_{rest})\times I + HR_{rest}

Variables

HR_{max}Max heart rate
HR_{rest}Resting
IIntensity

Example

Personalized training zone

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The Karvonen method personalises target heart rate by factoring in your resting pulse.

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