1. What is Target Fat Burning Zone?

The Target Fat Burning Zone is the heart rate range where your body burns the highest percentage of calories from fat during exercise. It's typically calculated as 65% of your maximum heart rate.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• 220 — Estimated maximum heart rate for adults
• age — Your current age in years
• 0.65 — 65% of maximum heart rate (fat burning zone)

Explanation: The formula estimates your maximum heart rate based on age, then calculates 65% of that value to find your optimal fat burning zone.

3. Importance of Fat Burning Zone

Details: Exercising in this zone helps optimize fat metabolism while maintaining a sustainable workout intensity. It's particularly useful for weight management and endurance training.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Simply enter your age in years (must be between 1-120). The calculator will estimate your target fat burning heart rate in beats per minute (bpm).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is 220-age accurate for everyone?
A: While commonly used, this is an estimate. Actual maximum heart rate can vary by ±10-20 bpm based on fitness level and genetics.

Q2: Should I stay exactly at this heart rate?
A: The fat burning zone is a target range. Staying within ±5 bpm is effective, and variation during exercise is normal.

Q3: How long should I exercise in this zone?
A: For optimal fat burning, aim for 30-60 minutes of continuous exercise in this zone, 3-5 times per week.

Q4: Will I burn more total fat at higher intensities?
A: While higher intensities burn more calories overall, a greater percentage comes from fat at moderate intensities (this zone).

Q5: Can I use this for interval training?
A: This zone is best for steady-state cardio. Interval training typically alternates between higher and lower intensities.