What Is The Target Heart Rate Formula?
According to a new study, using a gender-specific formula to calculate women's peak heart rate can more accurately predict the risk of heart-related death. Previously, a simple formula of "220 minus age" has been used, but this was based on studies done only on men. Now researchers say a revised formula just for women--206 minus 88 percent of age--is better at predicting women's heart risks.
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