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Vigorous Training Heart Rate for Age 25, Resting HR 55 bpm

A 25-year-old with a resting HR of 55 bpm has a vigorous-intensity target heart rate of approximately 158–174 bpm.

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How to use this tool

  1. Enter your age to estimate maximum heart rate.
  2. Enter your resting heart rate in bpm.
  3. Select the training intensity.
  4. Read your target heart rate and heart-rate reserve.

Calculate the vigorous-intensity training heart rate zone for a fit 25-year-old using heart rate reserve.

Frequently asked questions

Why use heart-rate reserve instead of percent of max?
HRR includes your resting heart rate, so it adjusts for fitness. Two people the same age but with different resting rates get different, more appropriate targets at the same intensity.
How accurate is 220 minus age?
It is a rough estimate of maximum heart rate with a spread of about 10–12 bpm between individuals. A measured maximum from a stress or field test is more accurate.
Do beta-blockers affect the target?
Yes. Beta-blockers and some other medications lower heart rate, so formula-based targets can overshoot what is achievable; targets should be individualised in that case.