Question

Which of these is the equation for calculating your maximum heart rate?

A 240 - your age

B 220 + your age

C 260 + your age

D 220 - your age

Answer 1

To find your heart rate you would, D. 220 - your age

Explanation:

You can calculate your maximum heart rate by subtracting your age from 220. For example, if you're 45 years old, subtract 45 from 220 to get a maximum heart rate of 175. This is the average maximum number of times your heart should beat per minute during exercise