Maximum Heart Rate at Age 60
At age 60, the 220 minus age formula gives a maximum heart rate of 160 bpm.
How to use this tool
- Enter age in the fields above.
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- Read your 220 − age and the full breakdown beneath it.
At age 60, the estimated maximum heart rate drops to 160 bpm, helping older adults exercise safely within appropriate intensity zones.
Frequently asked questions
- Which formula is most accurate?
- A 2002 meta-analysis (Tanaka et al.) found the 208−0.7×age formula more accurate than 220−age, particularly for older adults. Gellish (2007) uses a similar slope. For most practical purposes the differences are small.
- Why does it matter which formula I use?
- The difference is usually 1–5 bpm and affects your training zone calculations. Using Tanaka or Gellish instead of 220−age tends to give slightly lower MHR for younger people and slightly higher for older.
- How can I measure my true max heart rate?
- A supervised maximal exercise test (e.g., graded treadmill protocol) is the only reliable way. Consult a sports medicine professional before performing an all-out maximal effort.