Question

Sam's ideal heart rate while working out in his fat burning zone is 50% is 102bpm. What is Sam's maximum heart rate?

Answer 1

To determine Sam's maximum heart rate (HRmax), divide his ideal heart rate for fat burning (102 bpm) by 0.50. Sam's HRmax is 204 bpm, which is within the standard range for maximum heart rates.

Step-by-step explanation:

If Sam's ideal heart rate for fat burning is 50% of his maximum heart rate (HRmax) and is 102 beats per minute (bpm), then we can calculate his HRmax by taking the ideal heart rate and dividing it by the percentage that represents his fat burning zone. So, we have 102 bpm as 50% of his HRmax. To find the HRmax, we can set up a simple equation: 102 bpm = 0.50 × HRmax.

By dividing 102 bpm by 0.50, we would find that Sam’s HRmax is 204 bpm. This value falls within the typical range for maximum heart rates, which is normally 200-220 bpm.

Answer 2

I would assume 204bpm because you'd double the 50% bpm to make the maximum bpm.

Step-by-step explanation:

Only use this answer as a last resort, it's been awhile since I worked on heartbeat and pulse topics. I was also not very good at it in the first place.