Max Heart Rate for a 50-Year-Old

A 50-year-old's estimated maximum heart rate is 170 beats per minute.

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Enter age in the fields above.
Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
Read your max heart rate and the full breakdown beneath it.

Calculate the maximum heart rate for a 50-year-old to safely guide aerobic exercise intensity.

Frequently asked questions

How is max heart rate calculated?: The most common formula is 220 minus your age in years. For a 30-year-old that gives 190 bpm. More precise formulas exist (e.g. Tanaka: 208 - 0.7×age) but 220-age is the standard starting point.
Is it safe to exercise at my max heart rate?: No — maximum heart rate is a ceiling, not a target. Most training happens at 50–90% of MHR depending on the zone.