Exercise intensity zones for a for a 172 pulse rate

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What exercise intensity zone does a 172 target heart rate put you into? A pulse rate of 172 bpm (or 29 beats every 10 seconds) during when working out is in the maximum performance zone for a typical adult. A pulse of 172 is 91% of the maximum heart rate (HRmax) for a typical adult male. Consult the table below to check what workout zone a 172 pulse rate puts you in for your specific age and gender.

Men's training zones for a 172 pulse rate by age

Age	Pct Max
10 to 19 years	86% to 82% Hard (Anaerobic Zone) Maximize Performance & Improve Fitness
20 to 29 years	90% to 86% Maximum Maximize Performance
30 to 39 years	95% to 91% Maximum Maximize Performance
40 to 49 years	101% to 96% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
50 to 59 years	107% to 101% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
60 to 69 years	114% to 108% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
70 to 79 years	122% to 115% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
80 to 89 years	131% to 123% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
90 to 99 years	142% to 132% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded

Men's chart generated using 220 minus age Karvonen method¹

Women's training zones for a for a 172 pulse rate by age

Age	Pct Max
10 to 19 years	91% to 87% Maximum Maximize Performance
20 to 29 years	95% to 91% Maximum Maximize Performance
30 to 39 years	100% to 96% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
40 to 49 years	106% to 101% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
50 to 59 years	112% to 106% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
60 to 69 years	118% to 112% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
70 to 79 years	126% to 119% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
80 to 89 years	135% to 127% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
90 to 99 years	145% to 136% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded

Women's chart generated using 206 minus 88 percent of your age methodology²

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Source Citations

1. American Heart Association Target Heart Rates
2. Martha Gulati, MD et al., Circulation Heart Rate Response to Exercise Stress Testing in Asymptomatic Women

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