Maximum Heart Rate

[Elementality]

Im wondering how I could calculate my maximum heart rate. The 220 - age doesnt seem to be that accurate...what kind of variance are we looking at with this ? (couch potato to michael johnson). Any other methods?

 

[Scotsman]

The 220 thing is a basic guideline for the averag person. It's not going to apply to people on either far end of the fitness world. The best way to get a full cardio workup is to get your VO2 max tested. Most colleges do testing in the kenesiology dept. If you can get in on a study it might be free otherwise I think it's kind of spendy to have done.

Cheers,
Scotsman