Maximum Heart Rate

COMomto3

Now I know this topic has been talked about quite a bit, but I still have some questions (newbie here).

If I use the simple forumula of 220-26= 194. Then my MHR is 194.

Are we talking about the Average HR during an exercise or Peak HR? According to my HRM I usually average at 165 but I can peak from 195-200. I can't imagine toning down my workouts...I am only doing C25k and 30 Day Shred.

Thanks in advance!!

lloydrt

50% to 80% is what you are looking for ,, of your 194 number.......

from the American Heart Assn..........this is a good site, helped me big time

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4736

COMomto3

Thanks. It is good to know that my peak HR doesn't have to stay as low...just average. I couldn't understand how I was supposed to keep my HR that low.