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I exercise x5 a week (hiit x3 & jog x2) and need to know my max hr. i want a dr's opinion, not the age minus 220 formula please. thank you so much :-)?

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Subscience: Don't worry about that stuff. Heart rate goals are not science and are actually intended just to get people interested in exercises and give a goal. Wirk yourself hard and enjoy it. Leave talk anout heart rates to folks who are less dedicated. Best wishes.

Answered 8/6/2016

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A member asked:

I exercise x5 a week (hiit x3 & jog x2) and need to know my max hr. i want a dr's opinion, not the age minus 220 formula please. thank you so much :-)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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