Exercise intensity zones for a for a 185 pulse rate

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What exercise intensity zone does a 185 target heart rate put you into? A pulse rate of 185 bpm (or 31 beats every 10 seconds) during when working out is in the maximum performance zone for a typical adult. A pulse of 185 is 97% of the maximum heart rate (HRmax) for a typical adult male. Consult the table below to check what workout zone a 185 pulse rate puts you in for your specific age and gender.

Men's training zones for a 185 pulse rate by age

Age	Pct Max
10 to 19 years	92% to 88% Maximum Maximize Performance
20 to 29 years	97% to 92% Maximum Maximize Performance
30 to 39 years	102% to 97% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
40 to 49 years	108% to 103% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
50 to 59 years	115% to 109% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
60 to 69 years	123% to 116% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
70 to 79 years	131% to 123% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
80 to 89 years	141% to 132% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
90 to 99 years	153% to 142% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded

Men's chart generated using 220 minus age Karvonen method¹

Women's training zones for a for a 185 pulse rate by age

Age	Pct Max
10 to 19 years	98% to 94% Maximum Maximize Performance
20 to 29 years	103% to 98% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
30 to 39 years	108% to 103% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
40 to 49 years	114% to 108% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
50 to 59 years	120% to 114% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
60 to 69 years	127% to 121% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
70 to 79 years	136% to 128% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
80 to 89 years	145% to 136% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
90 to 99 years	156% to 146% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded

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

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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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