Movement
Heart-rate zones
Age-based estimates for easy, moderate, and harder effort. Not a cardiac stress test.
This blog shares general health education from a registered nurse. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always speak with your own healthcare provider about your personal situation.
Estimated max HR ≈ 185 bpm
- Easy / recovery: 93–111 bpm
- Moderate aerobic: 111–130 bpm
- Harder effort: 130–157 bpm
This uses a common age-based estimate (220 − age). Real max heart rate varies. Stop activity and seek care for chest pain, severe shortness of breath, dizziness, or fainting. People with heart conditions or on rate-limiting medicines should follow clinician guidance.