Pre-solved maximum heart rate for age 18. Tanaka (2001): 195 bpm | Fox (220-age): 202 bpm | Gellish (2007): 194 bpm. Training zones (Tanaka): Z1 Warm-up 98-117 bpm, Z2 Fat Burn 117-136 bpm, Z3 Aerobic 136-156 bpm, Z4 Threshold 156-176 bpm, Z5 VO2 Max 176-195 bpm. AHA moderate intensity: 98-136 bpm. ..
ESTIMATED MAX HEART RATE — AGE 18
195
Tanaka (2001)
Most accurate
208 − 0.7 × age
202
Fox (220−age)
Classic formula
220 − age
194
Gellish (2007)
Validated
207 − 0.7 × age
Max HR declines ~0.7 bpm/year · AHA moderate: 98–136 bpm · Vigorous: 136–166 bpm
5 TRAINING ZONES — AGE 18 (Tanaka HRmax 195 bpm)
| Zone | % | BPM Range | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z1 Warm-up | 50-60% | 98–117 | Recovery, very easy |
| Z2 Fat Burn | 60-70% | 117–136 | Fat oxidation, aerobic base |
| Z3 Aerobic | 70-80% | 136–156 | Cardiovascular fitness |
| Z4 Threshold | 80-90% | 156–176 | Lactate threshold, race pace |
| Z5 VO2 Max | 90-100% | 176–195 | Max cardiac output |
| AHA Moderate | 50–70% | 98–136 | 150 min/week recommended |
| AHA Vigorous | 70–85% | 136–166 | 75 min/week recommended |
Maximum heart rate declines ~0.7 bpm per year after age 20. At age 18, the three validated formulas give 195 bpm (Tanaka), 202 bpm (Fox), and 194 bpm (Gellish). The Tanaka formula is recommended as the most accurate.
What is the maximum heart rate for a 18-year-old?
For a 18-year-old, the estimated maximum heart rate (HRmax) is:\n\nTanaka (2001) — recommended: 195 bpm\nFormula: 208 − (0.7 × 18) = 195 bpm\n\nFox (1971) — classic: 202 bpm\nFormula: 220 − 18 = 202 bpm\n\nGellish (2007) — validated: 194 bpm\nFormula: 207 − (0.7 × 18) = 194 bpm\n\nTraining zones at age 18 (using Tanaka HRmax 195 bpm):\nZ1 Warm-up (50-60%): 98-117 bpm\nZ2 Fat Burn (60-70%): 117-136 bpm\nZ3 Aerobic (70-80%): 136-156 bpm\nZ4 Threshold (80-90%): 156-176 bpm\nZ5 VO2 Max (90-100%): 176-195 bpm\n\nAHA moderate exercise target (50-70%): 98-136 bpm\nAHA vigorous exercise target (70-85%): 136-166 bpm\n\nNote: These are population averages. Your actual HRmax may vary by ±10-12 bpm. The only accurate way to measure HRmax is via a maximal graded exercise test under medical supervision.
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Max heart rate age 18 · Tanaka: 195 bpm · Fox: 202 bpm · Gellish: 194 bpm · Sources: Tanaka et al. (2001), Fox (1971), Gellish et al. (2007)