Pre-solved maximum heart rate for age 59. Tanaka (2001): 167 bpm | Fox (220-age): 161 bpm | Gellish (2007): 166 bpm. Training zones (Tanaka): Z1 Warm-up 84-100 bpm, Z2 Fat Burn 100-117 bpm, Z3 Aerobic 117-134 bpm, Z4 Threshold 134-150 bpm, Z5 VO2 Max 150-167 bpm. AHA moderate intensity: 84-117 bpm. ..
ESTIMATED MAX HEART RATE — AGE 59
167
Tanaka (2001)
Most accurate
208 − 0.7 × age
161
Fox (220−age)
Classic formula
220 − age
166
Gellish (2007)
Validated
207 − 0.7 × age
Max HR declines ~0.7 bpm/year · AHA moderate: 84–117 bpm · Vigorous: 117–142 bpm
5 TRAINING ZONES — AGE 59 (Tanaka HRmax 167 bpm)
| Zone | % | BPM Range | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z1 Warm-up | 50-60% | 84–100 | Recovery, very easy |
| Z2 Fat Burn | 60-70% | 100–117 | Fat oxidation, aerobic base |
| Z3 Aerobic | 70-80% | 117–134 | Cardiovascular fitness |
| Z4 Threshold | 80-90% | 134–150 | Lactate threshold, race pace |
| Z5 VO2 Max | 90-100% | 150–167 | Max cardiac output |
| AHA Moderate | 50–70% | 84–117 | 150 min/week recommended |
| AHA Vigorous | 70–85% | 117–142 | 75 min/week recommended |
ZONE BARS — HRmax 167 bpm
FORMULA COMPARISON — AGE 59
Maximum heart rate declines ~0.7 bpm per year after age 20. At age 59, the three validated formulas give 167 bpm (Tanaka), 161 bpm (Fox), and 166 bpm (Gellish). The Tanaka formula is recommended as the most accurate.
What is the maximum heart rate for a 59-year-old?
For a 59-year-old, the estimated maximum heart rate (HRmax) is:\n\nTanaka (2001) — recommended: 167 bpm\nFormula: 208 − (0.7 × 59) = 167 bpm\n\nFox (1971) — classic: 161 bpm\nFormula: 220 − 59 = 161 bpm\n\nGellish (2007) — validated: 166 bpm\nFormula: 207 − (0.7 × 59) = 166 bpm\n\nTraining zones at age 59 (using Tanaka HRmax 167 bpm):\nZ1 Warm-up (50-60%): 84-100 bpm\nZ2 Fat Burn (60-70%): 100-117 bpm\nZ3 Aerobic (70-80%): 117-134 bpm\nZ4 Threshold (80-90%): 134-150 bpm\nZ5 VO2 Max (90-100%): 150-167 bpm\n\nAHA moderate exercise target (50-70%): 84-117 bpm\nAHA vigorous exercise target (70-85%): 117-142 bpm\n\nNote: These are population averages. Your actual HRmax may vary by ±10-12 bpm. The only accurate way to measure HRmax is via a maximal graded exercise test under medical supervision.
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Max heart rate age 59 · Tanaka: 167 bpm · Fox: 161 bpm · Gellish: 166 bpm · Sources: Tanaka et al. (2001), Fox (1971), Gellish et al. (2007)