target heart rate


Cardiology
(1) A specific age-based pulse rate to be maintained during aerobic exercise to ensure optimal cardiovascular function
(2) An exercise intensity that maintains the heart rate at 60% to 85% of the maximum
Sports medicine The optimal heart rate at which an athlete should perform a particular sport activity, determined by a formula that bases training intensity zones on heart rates as percentages of cardiac reserve

target heart rate

Cardiology A pre-determined pulse rate to target during aerobic exercise based on age when the cardiovascular system is functioning optimally.

tar·get heart rate

(tahr'gĕt hahrt rāt) Heart rate experienced during exercise; varies depending on objective of person exercising; usually a range of 65-95% of age-predicted maximal heart rate or 50-85% of heart rate reserve.
See also: training-sensitive zone