If you are 12 years old, which math problem would give you your maximum heart rate? (Answer) After finding your maximum heart rate, remember your target heart rate zone is 70-85% of you maximum heart rate, what would be your lower range or your target heart zone? (Answer) What would be your upper limit? (Answer)
Answers: 220 - 12
100
167
200 + 12
170
220 +12
150
208
146
200 - 12
The correct answer for the first question is: 220 - 12 = 208
The correct answer for the lower range of the target heart rate zone is: 70% of 208 = 0.7 * 208 = 146
The correct answer for the upper limit of the target heart rate zone is: 85% of 208 = 0.85 * 208 = 176.8 (approximately 177)