What is the appropriate heart rate to maintain during exercise?
Disease description:
My girlfriend's heart rate is too low; the doctor advised her to exercise to increase her heart rate. May I ask, what heart rate should be maintained during exercise?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tian Hongbo
The specific heart rate target should be adjusted according to individual health status, fitness level, and exercise goals. Generally, during moderate-intensity exercise, the target heart rate should be between 60% and 75% of the maximum heart rate.
The maximum heart rate is usually estimated using the formula "220 minus age." For example, a 30-year-old person would have an estimated maximum heart rate of approximately 190 beats per minute, and their target heart rate during exercise should range between 114 beats per minute (60%) and 143 beats per minute (75%).
For beginners to aerobic exercise or older individuals, it is advisable to start at a lower intensity and gradually increase to 60%-75%. For individuals with extensive aerobic exercise experience and better physical fitness, the target heart rate can be set between 70% and 85% to achieve more effective training results.
Patients with a history of heart disease or other medical conditions should exercise under the guidance of a physician. If discomfort occurs during exercise, the activity should be stopped immediately and medical evaluation should be sought promptly.
