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The device is worn like a bracelet or watch and measures your heart rate. Exercising at the right level of intensity improves heart and respiratory endurance and helps keep your workout at a level that is vigorous enough to meet your health goals.
If you have a heart condition, be sure to discuss your target heart rate with your doctor prior to beginning an exercise program. Use of Health Topics. Help your heart work stronger Cardiovascular exercise also called aerobic exercise is especially effective in keeping your heart healthy and reaching your target heart rate.
The following is an estimate given by the American Heart Association for target heart rate numbers for adults ages 45 to 45 years: 88 to beats per minute 50 years: 85 to beats per minute 55 years: 83 to beats per minute 60 years: 80 to beats per minute 65 years: 78 to beats per minute 70 years: 75 to beats per minute Measure your heart rate To determine your heart rate, use your first two fingers to press lightly over the blood vessels on your inner wrist—the side by your thumb.
A final note If you have a heart condition, be sure to discuss your target heart rate with your doctor prior to beginning an exercise program.
As your age increases, your target heart rate will decrease. The target heart rate, also known as THR, is based on 60 to 80 percent of a maximum heart rate. To figure your THR, use the table on this page. If you are just starting an exercise routine, you may want to start out at 60 to 70 percent of your THR. As you become more fit, you may want to progress to 70 to 80 percent of your THR.
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