From the August 2019 issue of Duke Medicine’s Health News (HN)
Ask the Doctor: Target Heart Rate for Exercise; Alternative Milk Options
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Q: How do I determine my target heart rate for exercise? A: To calculate your target heart rate, you first have to determine your maximal heart rate (MHR). As a general rule, this is your age subtracted from 220. For a moderate-intensity workout, your target heart rate is 50 to 70% of your MHR. Vigorous […]