Exercise intensity zones for a for a 176 pulse rate



What exercise intensity zone does a 176 target heart rate put you into? A pulse rate of 176 bpm (or 29 beats every 10 seconds) during when working out is in the maximum performance zone for a typical adult. A pulse of 176 is 93% of the maximum heart rate (HRmax) for a typical adult male. Consult the table below to check what workout zone a 176 pulse rate puts you in for your specific age and gender.

Men's training zones for a 176 pulse rate by age

Age Pct Max
10 to 19 years 88% to 84%
Hard (Anaerobic Zone)
Maximize Performance & Improve Fitness
20 to 29 years 92% to 88%
Maximum
Maximize Performance
30 to 39 years 97% to 93%
Maximum
Maximize Performance
40 to 49 years 103% to 98%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
50 to 59 years 109% to 104%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
60 to 69 years 117% to 110%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
70 to 79 years 125% to 117%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
80 to 89 years 134% to 126%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
90 to 99 years 145% to 135%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded

Men's chart generated using 220 minus age Karvonen method1

Women's training zones for a for a 176 pulse rate by age

Age Pct Max
10 to 19 years 93% to 89%
Maximum
Maximize Performance
20 to 29 years 98% to 93%
Maximum
Maximize Performance
30 to 39 years 103% to 98%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
40 to 49 years 108% to 103%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
50 to 59 years 114% to 109%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
60 to 69 years 121% to 115%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
70 to 79 years 129% to 122%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
80 to 89 years 138% to 130%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
90 to 99 years 148% to 139%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded

Women's chart generated using 206 minus 88 percent of your age methodology2



Source Citations

  1. American Heart Association Target Heart Rates
  2. Martha Gulati, MD et al., Circulation Heart Rate Response to Exercise Stress Testing in Asymptomatic Women


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