Target heart rate (THR) is a common way of judging how hard a person should exercise during endurance activities. It tells how fast the average person should try to make his or her heart beat during endurance sessions.
A level of exercise intensity that enables one to gain the maximum training benefits from an aerobic workout. Also called training heart rate, THR is computed by taking 60 percent and 90 percent of one’s maximum heart rate (MHR). During aerobic exercise, the number of heartbeats per minute should fall between these two figures.
The number of times per minute that the heart must contract to produce a training effect.
Target heart rate is the recommended heart rate range (or intensity level) for exercise. It is the range of intensity that assures adequate stimulation of the cardiorespiratory system yet is not so strenuous that symptoms of overtraining develop.
The approximate heart rate a person needs to maintain during aerobic exercise in order to benefit from the workout.
The target heart rate, expressed in beats per minute (bpm), which is recommended for individuals of different age groups to sustain during cardiovascular exercise, varies. This heart rate range is specifically designed to optimize the benefits and effectiveness of the workout, taking into consideration the age and overall fitness level of the individual. Maintaining the appropriate heart rate during cardiovascular exercise is crucial for achieving desired fitness goals and promoting cardiovascular health.