Exercise intensity zones for a for a 151 pulse rate
What exercise intensity zone does a 151 target heart rate put you into? Working out to a pulse of 151 bpm (or 25 beats every 10 seconds) typically puts adults in the moderate anaerobic zone and is beneficial for improving general fitness. A pulse of 151 is 79% of the maximum heart rate (HRmax) for a typical adult male. Consult the table below to check what workout zone a 151 pulse rate puts you in for your specific age and gender.
Men's training zones for a 151 pulse rate by age
| Age | Pct Max |
|---|---|
| 10 to 19 years |
75% to 72% Moderate (Aerobic Zone) Improve Fitness |
| 20 to 29 years |
79% to 76% Moderate (Aerobic Zone) Improve Fitness |
| 30 to 39 years |
83% to 79% Hard (Anaerobic Zone) Maximize Performance & Improve Fitness |
| 40 to 49 years |
88% to 84% Hard (Anaerobic Zone) Maximize Performance & Improve Fitness |
| 50 to 59 years |
94% to 89% Maximum Maximize Performance |
| 60 to 69 years |
100% to 94% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded |
| 70 to 79 years |
107% to 101% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded |
| 80 to 89 years |
115% to 108% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded |
| 90 to 99 years |
125% to 116% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded |
Men's chart generated using 220 minus age Karvonen method1
Women's training zones for a for a 151 pulse rate by age
| Age | Pct Max |
|---|---|
| 10 to 19 years |
80% to 77% Moderate (Aerobic Zone) Improve Fitness |
| 20 to 29 years |
84% to 80% Hard (Anaerobic Zone) Maximize Performance & Improve Fitness |
| 30 to 39 years |
88% to 84% Hard (Anaerobic Zone) Maximize Performance & Improve Fitness |
| 40 to 49 years |
93% to 88% Maximum Maximize Performance |
| 50 to 59 years |
98% to 93% Maximum Maximize Performance |
| 60 to 69 years |
104% to 99% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded |
| 70 to 79 years |
111% to 105% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded |
| 80 to 89 years |
118% to 111% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded |
| 90 to 99 years |
127% to 119% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded |
Women's chart generated using 206 minus 88 percent of your age methodology2
Source Citations
- American Heart Association Target Heart Rates
- Martha Gulati, MD et al., Circulation Heart Rate Response to Exercise Stress Testing in Asymptomatic Women