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Heart rate calculations

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Standard formula is 220 – (your age) for men, 226 – (your age) for women. Error is 10-15 beats either way since heart rate maximums are genetically determined.

Ambient heart rate

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Not really a technical term. Your heart rate during the day when you are going about day-to-day activities but not exercising.

Maximum heart rate (MHR)

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The fastest and hardest your heart muscle can theoretically beat (contract). Your personal red-line. Maximums drop slowly with age, but not as fast or as much if you are fit.

Recovery heart rate

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Your heart rate at a certain time after completion of exercise, usually a couple of minutes. A more fit person’s HR drops more quickly after exercise.

Reserve heart rate

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The difference between a person’s maximum heart rate and resting heart rate. Used to calculate a more accurate training (target) heart rate.

Resting heart rate (RHR)

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The lowest your heart will beat when you are totally at rest (averages 60-80). A true resting heart rate is taken first thing in the morning, before you get out of bed, have caffeine and with an ...