Overview :

Gellish et al derived several equations for predicting the maximal heart rate in healthy adults during exercise. The authors are from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan.

heart rate maximum in beats per minute =

= 206.9 - (0.67 * (age in years))

heart rate maximum in beats per minute =

= 191.5 - (0.007 * ((age in years)^2))

heart rate maximum in beats per minute =

= 163 + (1.16 * (age in years)) - (0.018 * ((age in years)^2))

Gellish RL, Goslin BR, et al. Longitudinal modeling of the relationship between age and maximal heart rate. Med Sci Sports Exercise. 2007; 39: 822-829 (Table 2, page 825).