Pre-solved maximum heart rate for age 60. Tanaka (2001): 166 bpm | Fox (220-age): 160 bpm | Gellish (2007): 165 bpm. Training zones (Tanaka): Z1 Warm-up 83-100 bpm, Z2 Fat Burn 100-116 bpm, Z3 Aerobic 116-133 bpm, Z4 Threshold 133-149 bpm, Z5 VO2 Max 149-166 bpm. AHA moderate intensity: 83-116 bpm. ..
ESTIMATED MAX HEART RATE — AGE 60
166
Tanaka (2001)
Most accurate
208 − 0.7 × age
160
Fox (220−age)
Classic formula
220 − age
165
Gellish (2007)
Validated
207 − 0.7 × age
Max HR declines ~0.7 bpm/year · AHA moderate: 83–116 bpm · Vigorous: 116–141 bpm
5 TRAINING ZONES — AGE 60 (Tanaka HRmax 166 bpm)
| Zone | % | BPM Range | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z1 Warm-up | 50-60% | 83–100 | Recovery, very easy |
| Z2 Fat Burn | 60-70% | 100–116 | Fat oxidation, aerobic base |
| Z3 Aerobic | 70-80% | 116–133 | Cardiovascular fitness |
| Z4 Threshold | 80-90% | 133–149 | Lactate threshold, race pace |
| Z5 VO2 Max | 90-100% | 149–166 | Max cardiac output |
| AHA Moderate | 50–70% | 83–116 | 150 min/week recommended |
| AHA Vigorous | 70–85% | 116–141 | 75 min/week recommended |
ZONE BARS — HRmax 166 bpm
FORMULA COMPARISON — AGE 60
Maximum heart rate declines ~0.7 bpm per year after age 20. At age 60, the three validated formulas give 166 bpm (Tanaka), 160 bpm (Fox), and 165 bpm (Gellish). The Tanaka formula is recommended as the most accurate.
What is the maximum heart rate for a 60-year-old?
For a 60-year-old, the estimated maximum heart rate (HRmax) is:\n\nTanaka (2001) — recommended: 166 bpm\nFormula: 208 − (0.7 × 60) = 166 bpm\n\nFox (1971) — classic: 160 bpm\nFormula: 220 − 60 = 160 bpm\n\nGellish (2007) — validated: 165 bpm\nFormula: 207 − (0.7 × 60) = 165 bpm\n\nTraining zones at age 60 (using Tanaka HRmax 166 bpm):\nZ1 Warm-up (50-60%): 83-100 bpm\nZ2 Fat Burn (60-70%): 100-116 bpm\nZ3 Aerobic (70-80%): 116-133 bpm\nZ4 Threshold (80-90%): 133-149 bpm\nZ5 VO2 Max (90-100%): 149-166 bpm\n\nAHA moderate exercise target (50-70%): 83-116 bpm\nAHA vigorous exercise target (70-85%): 116-141 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 60 · Tanaka: 166 bpm · Fox: 160 bpm · Gellish: 165 bpm · Sources: Tanaka et al. (2001), Fox (1971), Gellish et al. (2007)