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Linear Functions Applications

Target Training Heart Rate

Problem 1- Calculate the target heart rate given the resting heart rate and training goal.

What is the approximate target heart rate for a 42 year old female whose resting heart rate is 80 bpm, and who wishes to train at 65%?

Recall that the maximum heart rate (HRmax) is computed as,

HRmax = 220 − A,

the reserve heart rate (HRrsv) is computed as,

HRrsv = HRmax− HRrest,

and the target heart rate (HRtarg) is computed as,

HRtarg = p · HRrsv + HRrest.

 

  

A.

 

 178 bpm

B.

 

 144 bpm

C.

 

 98 bpm

D.

 

 196 bpm

E.

 

 150 bpm

Problem 2: Determine the resting heart rate given the target heart rate and training goal.

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