HRmax, Normal HR, Steady-HR

Question 1

HRmax

Answer 1

highest HR value attainable during all-out effort to the point of exhaustion
estimated HRmax = 208 - (0.7 x age in years)

Question 2

Normal HR

Answer 2

HR at rest

• 60 - 80 beats/min
• due to vagal tone

Question 3

Steady-State HR

Answer 3

optimal HR for meeting circulatory demands at submaximal intensity

• point of plateau
• increase in intensity = increase in steady-state HR