It is very important that you find your target heart rate, especially in the early stages of any cardio training fitness program. This will help you to avoid training too hard.

The common formula for finding your target maximum heart rate (which is the fastest your heart can pump) is 220 minus your age. But this is a very simplistic formula that does not take into consideration your age or fitness level. This Target Heart Rate Calculator will give you a general idea of what your exercise target heart rate range should be.

Remember the importance of exercising with intensity. However, you don't want to push yourself beyond the limit you should. Otherwise, you risk injury and burnout.

Read our tips for avoiding injury while exercising.

Read our tips for dealing with exercise burnout.

We recommend that you invest in a fitness heart rate monitor (such as one you strap on) for tracking and monitoring your exercise heart rate. Fitness heart rate monitors are fairly inexpensive, and they are a good investment in your health and fitness.

Related Heart Fitness Articles:

Measuring Your Resting Heart Rate / Resting Pulse Rate
Is your Resting Heart Rate / Resting Pulse Rate in the normal, healthy range? Read this short health and fitness article.

Find Your Target Heart Rate
Finding your target heart rate and monitoring the exercising heart rate is most important in the early stages of a cardio training program so as not to train too hard. Read how to find your target heart rate.

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