What’s the reasoning behind Age being a factor in the optimal fat burning zone….

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Sep 5, 2024
10:39:45am

kotacoug All-American

What’s the reasoning behind Age being a factor in the optimal fat burning zone….

for heart rate?The calculations are something like

220 minus age x .66

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What’s the reasoning behind Age being a factor in the optimal fat burning zone….

kotacoug

Sep 5, 10:39am

I've heard 220-age but have never multiplied by .66. That results in absurdly low rates.

Sep 5, 11:42am

220 - age = Max HR. This is upper limit of Zone 5 training. Fat burn is Zone 2.

Unfrozen Caveman

Sep 5, 2:27pm

that makes sense

Sep 5, 3:42pm

If your max heart rate lowers as you age, wouldn’t the optimal fat burning also

Superkid

Sep 5, 12:16pm

180 - age = the upper limit of zone 2. Subtract 5 if you’re out of shape.

Unfrozen Caveman

Sep 5, 1:09pm

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