This heart rate recovery reference table shows the heart rate recovery for a range of peak heart rate values, assuming a heart rate after 1 minute of 140 bpm. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Heart Rate Recovery Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Peak heart rate | Heart rate recovery |
|---|---|
| 43 bpm | -97 |
| 85 bpm | -55 |
| 130 bpm | -10 |
| 170 bpm | 30 |
| 260 bpm | 120 |
| 340 bpm | 200 |
| 510 bpm | 370 |
| 850 bpm | 710 |
| 1,200 bpm | 1,060 |
| 1,700 bpm | 1,560 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your peak heart rate and read across to the heart rate recovery. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Heart Rate Recovery Calculator for a precise answer.
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