Whether you are out walking or working out in the gym, your heart rate should always be within a safe zone. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you calculate the 65% and the 90% of the safe heart rate for your age. This will give you your safe range that your heart rate should stay within.
Everyone starts with 220
Take 220 and substract your age 220 - 59 = 161
Multiply this number by 65% 161 x .65 = 105 (this is your low range)
Multiply this number by 90% 161 x .90 = 145 (this is your high end safe range)
Always check with your doctor before starting any exercise program to be sure you know your limits. Medications, childhood illnesses, heart disease, etc. can alter your safe zone.
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