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Record 1 2024-11-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Heart
CONT

Maximum heart rate is the highest number of beats your heat can pump per minute when it's under high stress (physical or otherwise). You can estimate your maximum heart rate using your age and a simple equation. You simply subtract your age from 220.

CONT

Maximum heart rates can vary from person to person and they are not an indicator of physical fitness.

OBS

HRmax: sometimes written HRmax.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cœur
CONT

La fréquence cardiaque maximale (FCM) désigne le nombre limite de battements que le cœur peut effectuer en 1 minute. Théorique, cette valeur indique aux sportifs jusqu'où pousser l'effort. Elle se calcule par soustraction de l'âge au nombre 220.

OBS

FCmax : s'écrit parfois FCmax.

Spanish

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