How do YOU Finding your Target HR?
I know most people use the simple formula 220-age x workout intensity, but recently I found another one that is more specific to the individual. Have any of you heard or use the Karvina/HR Reserve system? It works like this: 220-age (max heart rate). Then you take your MHR and subtract your normal resting heart rate (RHR), this gives you your Heart Rate Reserve (HRR). Hang with me. With your HRR, multiply with % of intensity then add your RHR, this gives you your new target hear rate. This seems for specific to the individuals cardiorespitory condition. If your in better shape, it should be higher than your THR with the normal formula. What you guys think? Here's just the formula:
220 - age = max heart rate (MHR)
MHR - Resting HR = Heart Rate Reserve (HRR)
HRR x % of intensity + Resting heart rate = Target Heart Rate