Target Heart Rate

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target heart rate

A heart rate that is attained during aerobic exercise and represents the minimum level of exertion at which cardiovascular fitness can increase for an individual in a given age group.

Target Heart Rate

Cardiology
(1) A specific age-based pulse rate to be maintained during aerobic exercise to ensure optimal cardiovascular function
(2) An exercise intensity that maintains the heart rate at 60% to 85% of the maximum
Sports medicine The optimal heart rate at which an athlete should perform a particular sport activity, determined by a formula that bases training intensity zones on heart rates as percentages of cardiac reserve

target heart rate

Cardiology A pre-determined pulse rate to target during aerobic exercise based on age when the cardiovascular system is functioning optimally.

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