Case Study

Example: Keith, age 27 yrs

Maximal HR = 195 bpm,

RHR = 65 bpm,

VO2max = 43 ml/kg/min

Using Karvonen's heart rate reserve method determine

Target HR = Resting HR + [60% (MHR - RHR)]

Target HR = Resting HR + [80% (MHR - RHR)]

Using measured HRmax to determine target heart rate

Training Heart Rate

60% HRmax

80% HRmax