Max Heart Rate Calculator
Maximum heart rate from several published formulas.
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Tanaka is better validated in adults over 40. Only a supervised stress test measures true maximum.
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What does the Max Heart Rate Calculator do?
Maximum heart rate from several published formulas. Enter your values and the result and chart update instantly.
How accurate is it?
It uses published, widely used formulas. Results are estimates for education and planning, not a diagnosis. Talk to a qualified clinician about decisions affecting your health.
Is my information stored or shared?
No. All calculations run in your browser and nothing you type is sent to a server or saved.
What can I search to find this tool?
People find it by searching for: what is my max heart rate; safe heart rate for exercise; maximum pulse by age.