Pre-solved maximum heart rate for age 65. Tanaka (2001): 162 bpm | Fox (220-age): 155 bpm | Gellish (2007): 162 bpm. Training zones (Tanaka): Z1 Warm-up 81-97 bpm, Z2 Fat Burn 97-113 bpm, Z3 Aerobic 113-130 bpm, Z4 Threshold 130-146 bpm, Z5 VO2 Max 146-162 bpm. AHA moderate intensity: 81-113 bpm. AH..
ESTIMATED MAX HEART RATE — AGE 65
162
Tanaka (2001)
Most accurate
208 − 0.7 × age
155
Fox (220−age)
Classic formula
220 − age
162
Gellish (2007)
Validated
207 − 0.7 × age
Max HR declines ~0.7 bpm/year · AHA moderate: 81–113 bpm · Vigorous: 113–138 bpm
5 TRAINING ZONES — AGE 65 (Tanaka HRmax 162 bpm)
| Zone | % | BPM Range | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z1 Warm-up | 50-60% | 81–97 | Recovery, very easy |
| Z2 Fat Burn | 60-70% | 97–113 | Fat oxidation, aerobic base |
| Z3 Aerobic | 70-80% | 113–130 | Cardiovascular fitness |
| Z4 Threshold | 80-90% | 130–146 | Lactate threshold, race pace |
| Z5 VO2 Max | 90-100% | 146–162 | Max cardiac output |
| AHA Moderate | 50–70% | 81–113 | 150 min/week recommended |
| AHA Vigorous | 70–85% | 113–138 | 75 min/week recommended |
Maximum heart rate declines ~0.7 bpm per year after age 20. At age 65, the three validated formulas give 162 bpm (Tanaka), 155 bpm (Fox), and 162 bpm (Gellish). The Tanaka formula is recommended as the most accurate.
What is the maximum heart rate for a 65-year-old?
For a 65-year-old, the estimated maximum heart rate (HRmax) is:\n\nTanaka (2001) — recommended: 162 bpm\nFormula: 208 − (0.7 × 65) = 162 bpm\n\nFox (1971) — classic: 155 bpm\nFormula: 220 − 65 = 155 bpm\n\nGellish (2007) — validated: 162 bpm\nFormula: 207 − (0.7 × 65) = 162 bpm\n\nTraining zones at age 65 (using Tanaka HRmax 162 bpm):\nZ1 Warm-up (50-60%): 81-97 bpm\nZ2 Fat Burn (60-70%): 97-113 bpm\nZ3 Aerobic (70-80%): 113-130 bpm\nZ4 Threshold (80-90%): 130-146 bpm\nZ5 VO2 Max (90-100%): 146-162 bpm\n\nAHA moderate exercise target (50-70%): 81-113 bpm\nAHA vigorous exercise target (70-85%): 113-138 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 65 · Tanaka: 162 bpm · Fox: 155 bpm · Gellish: 162 bpm · Sources: Tanaka et al. (2001), Fox (1971), Gellish et al. (2007)