Zone 2 HR

[Katie Beck]

I know we don’t need a heart monitor, but I have an Apple Watch. What is the heart rate range for Zone 2?

[Naomi]

Katie Beck wrote:

I know we don’t need a heart monitor, but I have an Apple Watch. What is the heart rate range for Zone 2?

How to Calculate Your Zone 2

Calculate your Maximum Heart Rate (MHR):
Subtract your age from 220.
For a 45-year-old, this would be: 220 – 45 = 175 bpm.

Calculate your Zone 2 Range:
Multiply your MHR by 0.60 (for the lower end).
Example: 175 x 0.60 = 105 bpm.
Multiply your MHR by 0.70 (for the higher end).
Example: 175 x 0.70 = 122.5 bpm.

So, your Zone 2 range for a 45-year-old (for example) is approximately 105-123 bpm.

What Zone 2 Cardio Feels Like
You should be able to hold a conversation.
You’ll be breathing harder than usual but not gasping for air.
It feels like a sustainable, moderate-intensity effort that you could maintain for a while.

I hope this helps!

[Katie Beck]

Thank you

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