Being able to calculate one’s own heart rate accurately is a vital skill for those looking to monitor heart rate for health reasons. This handout is designed to help therapists educate people on the different methods to accurately calculate heart rate so they can independently monitor and optimize their health.
Calculating optimal heart rate during exercise can be tricky to accomplish and remember. This handout provides the basic formulas to calculate maximum heart rate and healthy range of heart rate during both moderate intensity and vigorous intensity exercise.