Pre-solved maximum heart rate for age 67. Tanaka (2001): 161 bpm | Fox (220-age): 153 bpm | Gellish (2007): 160 bpm. Training zones (Tanaka): Z1 Warm-up 80-97 bpm, Z2 Fat Burn 97-113 bpm, Z3 Aerobic 113-129 bpm, Z4 Threshold 129-145 bpm, Z5 VO2 Max 145-161 bpm. AHA moderate intensity: 80-113 bpm. AH..
ESTIMATED MAX HEART RATE — AGE 67
161
Tanaka (2001)
Most accurate
208 − 0.7 × age
153
Fox (220−age)
Classic formula
220 − age
160
Gellish (2007)
Validated
207 − 0.7 × age
Max HR declines ~0.7 bpm/year · AHA moderate: 80–113 bpm · Vigorous: 113–137 bpm
5 TRAINING ZONES — AGE 67 (Tanaka HRmax 161 bpm)
| Zone | % | BPM Range | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z1 Warm-up | 50-60% | 80–97 | Recovery, very easy |
| Z2 Fat Burn | 60-70% | 97–113 | Fat oxidation, aerobic base |
| Z3 Aerobic | 70-80% | 113–129 | Cardiovascular fitness |
| Z4 Threshold | 80-90% | 129–145 | Lactate threshold, race pace |
| Z5 VO2 Max | 90-100% | 145–161 | Max cardiac output |
| AHA Moderate | 50–70% | 80–113 | 150 min/week recommended |
| AHA Vigorous | 70–85% | 113–137 | 75 min/week recommended |
Maximum heart rate declines ~0.7 bpm per year after age 20. At age 67, the three validated formulas give 161 bpm (Tanaka), 153 bpm (Fox), and 160 bpm (Gellish). The Tanaka formula is recommended as the most accurate.
What is the maximum heart rate for a 67-year-old?
For a 67-year-old, the estimated maximum heart rate (HRmax) is:\n\nTanaka (2001) — recommended: 161 bpm\nFormula: 208 − (0.7 × 67) = 161 bpm\n\nFox (1971) — classic: 153 bpm\nFormula: 220 − 67 = 153 bpm\n\nGellish (2007) — validated: 160 bpm\nFormula: 207 − (0.7 × 67) = 160 bpm\n\nTraining zones at age 67 (using Tanaka HRmax 161 bpm):\nZ1 Warm-up (50-60%): 80-97 bpm\nZ2 Fat Burn (60-70%): 97-113 bpm\nZ3 Aerobic (70-80%): 113-129 bpm\nZ4 Threshold (80-90%): 129-145 bpm\nZ5 VO2 Max (90-100%): 145-161 bpm\n\nAHA moderate exercise target (50-70%): 80-113 bpm\nAHA vigorous exercise target (70-85%): 113-137 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 67 · Tanaka: 161 bpm · Fox: 153 bpm · Gellish: 160 bpm · Sources: Tanaka et al. (2001), Fox (1971), Gellish et al. (2007)