Cardio Zone Calculator

Find your ideal cardio zones in minutes now. Choose formulas, see five zones instantly below. Train with confidence, track progress, and avoid overtraining daily.

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Age is required.
Sex can influence lab testing, not these formulas.
Used only for your notes and exports.
Needed for reserve-based zones.
Estimates vary. Use lab-tested max if known.
Goal helps interpret zone use, not numbers.
Uses resting heart rate for personalization.
Tip: Measure resting pulse after waking, before caffeine.

Example data table

Age Resting HR Method Reserve-based Zone 2 range (bpm) Zone 4 range (bpm)
35 60 Tanaka Yes 136–148 160–172
45 70 Classic Yes 131–144 157–170
28 Tanaka No 108–126 144–162
These rows are examples for illustration, not medical advice.

Formula used

Maximum heart rate estimates

  • Classic: HRmax = 220 − age
  • Tanaka: HRmax = 208 − 0.7 × age
  • Gellish: HRmax = 207 − 0.7 × age
  • Custom: Use a tested or clinician-provided HRmax

Reserve-based zones (Karvonen method)

Heart Rate Reserve (HRR) = HRmax − RestingHR.

TargetHR = (HRR × intensity) + RestingHR.

Percentage of maximum method

TargetHR = HRmax × intensity. This method ignores resting pulse.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter your age and optional resting heart rate.
  2. Select a maximum heart rate estimation method.
  3. Enable reserve-based zones for better personalization.
  4. Press calculate to view five training zones.
  5. Use CSV or PDF to save your plan.
If you feel dizzy, stop and seek medical guidance.

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Important Note: All the Calculators listed in this site are for educational purpose only and we do not guarentee the accuracy of results. Please do consult with other sources as well.