Heart Rate Max Measures

Authors

Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Fox and Haskell:

\[ \textrm{HR max} = 220 - \textrm{Age} \]

Caution

Both the Fox & Haskell test and the Tanaka have high standard error, and can vary between age and condition matched individuals

Tanaka HRMax

\[ \textrm{HR max} = 208 - (0.7 \times \textrm{Age}) \]

Caution

Both the Fox & Haskell test and the Tanaka have high standard error, and can vary between age and condition matched individuals

Graded Exercise Test (GXT)

Most accurate assessment: GRADED EXERCISE STRESS TEST (GxT) (gradually inc incline on treadmill)