EVERYTHING You Need To Know About Maximum Heart Rate: Why Max HR Is Important & How To Calculate It

Knowing your maximum heart rate is crucial when designing a training program. But how do you get to your maximum heart rate? What tests can be done and how often should you do them? Have a look at this video to help you determine how to find your maximum heart rate.

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In this video:
00:22 What is Maximum Heart Rate?
01:11 This is why it's important to know your Maximum Heart Rate
01:39 How do you measure Maximum Heart Rate
03:31 Doing a Max HR test on a track
04:38 Using the correct equipment to test your maximum heart rate
05:25 How often should you test your Maximum Heart Rate
06:24 What are the flaws in Max Heart Rate training
06:53 Is there something better to use than Maximum Heart Rate?