AQA GCSE · Question 08.1 · The Human Body and Movement in Physical Activity and Sport
Andrew is 40-years-old.
Calculate Andrew's maximum heart rate.
How to approach this question
Use the standard formula for calculating maximum heart rate (MHR): 220 - age. Substitute Andrew's age (40) into the formula and solve.
Full Answer
180 beats per minute
The most common formula used to estimate maximum heart rate (MHR) is MHR = 220 - age.
For Andrew, who is 40 years old:
MHR = 220 - 40
MHR = 180 beats per minute (bpm).
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