Progress check
Complete the table below by calculating the missing values for maximum heart rate and appropriate heart rate training zones – the first one has been completed for you, as an example. When you’re done, you can click to ‘Check your answer’.
| Name | Age | Maximum hear rate (MHR) | Fitness goal | Heart rate training zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh | 38 | 220 – 38 = 182 | Anaerobic fitness | 80 – 100% of MHR = 145 – 182bpm |
| Mo | 24 | Aerobic fitness | ||
| Freddie | 42 | Anaerobic fitness | ||
| Dina | 16 | Aerobic fitness |
Answer:
Here is the completed table – did you enter the missing values correctly?
| Name | Age | Maximum hear rate (MHR) | Fitness goal | Heart rate training zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh | 38 | 220 – 38 = 182 | Anaerobic fitness | 80 – 100% of MHR = 145 – 182bpm |
| Mo | 24 | 220 – 24 = 196 | Aerobic fitness | 60 – 80% of MHR = 117 – 156bpm |
| Freddie | 42 | 220 – 42 = 178 | Anaerobic fitness | 80 – 100% of MHR = 142 – 178bpm |
| Dina | 16 | 220 – 16 = 204 | Aerobic fitness | 60 – 80% of MHR = 122 – 163bpm |