This karvonen heart rate reference table shows the target heart rate for a range of age values, assuming a resting heart rate of 60 bpm and a training intensity of 7%. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Karvonen Heart Rate Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Age | Target heart rate | Heart rate reserve |
|---|---|---|
| 7.5 years | 167 | 153 |
| 15 years | 162 | 145 |
| 23 years | 156 | 137 |
| 30 years | 151 | 130 |
| 45 years | 141 | 115 |
| 60 years | 130 | 100 |
| 90 years | 109 | 70 |
| 120 years | 88 | 40 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your age and read across to the target heart rate. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Karvonen Heart Rate Calculator for a precise answer.
Need a value that is not in the table? — the Karvonen Heart Rate Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.
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