πŸ’“ Heart rate by age

Your optimal heart rate zone for exercise, based on age.

Resting heart rate - norms by age

Age πŸƒ Athlete ⭐ Excellent Good Average Below average
18–25 49–55 56–61 62–65 66–73 74+
26–35 49–54 55–61 62–65 66–74 75+
36–45 50–56 57–62 63–66 67–75 76+
46–55 50–57 58–63 64–67 68–77 78+
56–65 51–56 57–61 62–67 68–75 76+
65+ 50–55 56–61 62–65 66–73 74+

How it works

Maximum heart rate (HRmax) is a statistical estimate - individual variance is high (Β±10–15 bpm). For serious training, an exercise test with monitoring is more precise. Effort zones are calculated as a percentage of HRmax.

Fun facts

  • Endurance athletes have a resting heart rate of 35–45 bpm - Lance Armstrong had 32 bpm.
  • Your heart pumps about 7,600 litres of blood every day.
  • A single heartbeat moves 70 ml of blood - a small glass.