Exercise intensity zones for a for a 196 pulse rate



What exercise intensity zone does a 196 target heart rate put you into? A heart rate of 196 bpm (or 33 beats every 10 seconds) during exercise is in excess of a typical adult's maximum heart rate and not recommended. A pulse of 196 is 103% of the maximum heart rate (HRmax) for a typical adult male. Consult the table below to check what workout zone a 196 pulse rate puts you in for your specific age and gender.

Men's training zones for a 196 pulse rate by age

Age Pct Max
10 to 19 years 98% to 93%
Maximum
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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 115% to 109%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
50 to 59 years 122% to 115%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
60 to 69 years 130% to 123%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
70 to 79 years 139% to 131%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
80 to 89 years 150% to 140%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
90 to 99 years 162% to 151%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded

Men's chart generated using 220 minus age Karvonen method1

Women's training zones for a for a 196 pulse rate by age

Age Pct Max
10 to 19 years 104% to 99%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
20 to 29 years 109% to 104%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
30 to 39 years 114% to 109%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
40 to 49 years 120% to 115%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
50 to 59 years 127% to 121%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
60 to 69 years 135% to 128%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
70 to 79 years 144% to 136%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
80 to 89 years 154% to 145%
Over Maximum
Maximum Exceeded
90 to 99 years 165% to 155%
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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