1. What is Target Heart Rate?

Target Heart Rate (THR) is the desired range of heart rate achieved during aerobic exercise which enables the heart and lungs to receive the most benefit from a workout. For teens, we calculate 70% of maximum heart rate to ensure safe and effective exercise.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Target Heart Rate formula:

Where:

• \( Age \) — Age in years (13-19 for teens)
• \( 220 - Age \) — Estimated maximum heart rate
• \( 0.7 \) — 70% intensity level for moderate exercise

Explanation: This formula provides a safe target heart rate zone for teenagers during moderate-intensity exercise.

3. Importance of Target Heart Rate

Details: Monitoring heart rate during exercise helps teens optimize their workouts, improve cardiovascular fitness, and exercise safely without overexertion.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter age between 13-19 years. The calculator will provide the target heart rate in beats per minute (bpm) for moderate intensity exercise.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why use 70% intensity for teens?
A: 70% of maximum heart rate provides a safe, effective moderate-intensity workout that improves cardiovascular health without excessive strain.

Q2: What are normal heart rate ranges for teens?
A: Resting heart rate for teens is typically 60-100 bpm. During exercise, target heart rate varies by age and fitness level.

Q3: How often should teens exercise at target heart rate?
A: The American Heart Association recommends at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity daily for teens.

Q4: Are there limitations to this calculation?
A: This is an estimate. Individual variations in fitness, health conditions, and medications can affect actual target heart rate.

Q5: How can teens measure their heart rate during exercise?
A: Use a heart rate monitor or manually check pulse at the wrist or neck for 15 seconds and multiply by 4.