Exercise intensity zones for a for a 194 pulse rate

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What exercise intensity zone does a 194 target heart rate put you into? A heart rate of 194 bpm (or 32 beats every 10 seconds) during exercise is in excess of a typical adult's maximum heart rate and not recommended. A pulse of 194 is 102% of the maximum heart rate (HRmax) for a typical adult male. Consult the table below to check what workout zone a 194 pulse rate puts you in for your specific age and gender.

Men's training zones for a 194 pulse rate by age

Age	Pct Max
10 to 19 years	97% to 92% Maximum Maximize Performance
20 to 29 years	102% to 97% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
30 to 39 years	107% to 102% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
40 to 49 years	113% to 108% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
50 to 59 years	120% to 114% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
60 to 69 years	128% to 121% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
70 to 79 years	138% to 129% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
80 to 89 years	148% to 139% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
90 to 99 years	160% to 149% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded

Men's chart generated using 220 minus age Karvonen method¹

Women's training zones for a for a 194 pulse rate by age

Age	Pct Max
10 to 19 years	102% to 98% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
20 to 29 years	107% to 103% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
30 to 39 years	113% to 108% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
40 to 49 years	119% to 114% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
50 to 59 years	126% to 120% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
60 to 69 years	134% to 127% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
70 to 79 years	142% to 134% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
80 to 89 years	152% to 143% Over Maximum Maximum Exceeded
90 to 99 years	163% to 153% 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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