Exercise intensity zones for a for a 138 pulse rate
What exercise intensity zone does a 138 target heart rate put you into? Working out to a pulse of 138 bpm (or 23 beats every 10 seconds) typically puts adults in the moderate anaerobic zone and is beneficial for improving general fitness. A pulse of 138 is 73% of the maximum heart rate (HRmax) for a typical adult male. Consult the table below to check what workout zone a 138 pulse rate puts you in for your specific age and gender.
Men's training zones for a 138 pulse rate by age
| Age | Pct Max |
|---|---|
| 10 to 19 years |
69% to 66% Light (Recovery Zone) Weight Loss & Improve Fitness |
| 20 to 29 years |
72% to 69% Moderate (Aerobic Zone) Improve Fitness |
| 30 to 39 years |
76% to 73% Moderate (Aerobic Zone) Improve Fitness |
| 40 to 49 years |
81% to 77% Hard (Anaerobic Zone) Maximize Performance & Improve Fitness |
| 50 to 59 years |
86% to 81% Hard (Anaerobic Zone) Maximize Performance & Improve Fitness |
| 60 to 69 years |
91% to 86% Maximum Maximize Performance |
| 70 to 79 years |
98% to 92% Maximum Maximize Performance |
| 80 to 89 years |
105% to 99% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded |
| 90 to 99 years |
114% to 106% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded |
Men's chart generated using 220 minus age Karvonen method1
Women's training zones for a for a 138 pulse rate by age
| Age | Pct Max |
|---|---|
| 10 to 19 years |
73% to 70% Moderate (Aerobic Zone) Improve Fitness |
| 20 to 29 years |
76% to 73% Moderate (Aerobic Zone) Improve Fitness |
| 30 to 39 years |
80% to 77% Hard (Anaerobic Zone) Maximize Performance & Improve Fitness |
| 40 to 49 years |
85% to 81% Hard (Anaerobic Zone) Maximize Performance & Improve Fitness |
| 50 to 59 years |
90% to 85% Hard (Anaerobic Zone) Maximize Performance & Improve Fitness |
| 60 to 69 years |
95% to 90% Maximum Maximize Performance |
| 70 to 79 years |
101% to 96% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded |
| 80 to 89 years |
108% to 102% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded |
| 90 to 99 years |
116% to 109% 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