Exercise intensity zones for a for a 119 pulse rate
What exercise intensity zone does a 119 target heart rate put you into? Weight loss and improved fitness are the typical results of working out at a heart rate of 119 bpm (or 20 beats every 10 seconds). A 119 pulse puts you in the light recovery exercise zone which is good for burning fat. A pulse of 119 is 63% of the maximum heart rate (HRmax) for a typical adult male. Consult the table below to check what workout zone a 119 pulse rate puts you in for your specific age and gender.
Men's training zones for a 119 pulse rate by age
| Age | Pct Max |
|---|---|
| 10 to 19 years |
59% to 57% Very Light Weight Loss |
| 20 to 29 years |
62% to 60% Light (Recovery Zone) Weight Loss & Improve Fitness |
| 30 to 39 years |
66% to 63% Light (Recovery Zone) Weight Loss & Improve Fitness |
| 40 to 49 years |
70% to 66% Light (Recovery Zone) Weight Loss & Improve Fitness |
| 50 to 59 years |
74% to 70% Moderate (Aerobic Zone) Improve Fitness |
| 60 to 69 years |
79% to 74% Moderate (Aerobic Zone) Improve Fitness |
| 70 to 79 years |
84% to 79% Hard (Anaerobic Zone) Maximize Performance & Improve Fitness |
| 80 to 89 years |
91% to 85% Maximum Maximize Performance |
| 90 to 99 years |
98% to 92% Maximum Maximize Performance |
Men's chart generated using 220 minus age Karvonen method1
Women's training zones for a for a 119 pulse rate by age
| Age | Pct Max |
|---|---|
| 10 to 19 years |
63% to 60% Light (Recovery Zone) Weight Loss & Improve Fitness |
| 20 to 29 years |
66% to 63% Light (Recovery Zone) Weight Loss & Improve Fitness |
| 30 to 39 years |
69% to 66% Light (Recovery Zone) Weight Loss & Improve Fitness |
| 40 to 49 years |
73% to 70% Moderate (Aerobic Zone) Improve Fitness |
| 50 to 59 years |
77% to 73% Moderate (Aerobic Zone) Improve Fitness |
| 60 to 69 years |
82% to 78% Hard (Anaerobic Zone) Maximize Performance & Improve Fitness |
| 70 to 79 years |
87% to 82% Hard (Anaerobic Zone) Maximize Performance & Improve Fitness |
| 80 to 89 years |
93% to 88% Maximum Maximize Performance |
| 90 to 99 years |
100% to 94% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded |
Women's chart generated using 206 minus 88 percent of your age methodology2
Source Citations
- American Heart Association Target Heart Rates
- Martha Gulati, MD et al., Circulation Heart Rate Response to Exercise Stress Testing in Asymptomatic Women