NIHSeniorHealth: Exercise for Older Adults

Benefits of Exercise Safety First Exercises to Try Charting Progress Frequently Asked Questions MedlinePlus for More Information Printer friendly version		Exercise for Older Adults Frequently Asked Questions 28. What is the Target Heart Rate? Click to enlarge image The Target Heart Rate, or THR, is a common way to judge how hard the average person should try to make his or her heart beat during endurance exercises.

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Last reviewed: 29 June 2005 First published: 19 March 2002 National Institute on Aging, U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Contact us, Accessibility, Copyright, Privacy