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Indoor Cycling Instructor

Category - Safety

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To calculate a general maximum heart rate for participants, use the following formula:
  1. 200 bpm is a good general maximum heart rate for most participants.
  2. 230 bpm (males) or 236 (bpm) female minus the participant’s age.
  3. 220 bpm (males) or 226 (bpm) female minus the participant’s age.
  4. 220 bpm minus age for all participants
Explanation
Answer: C - To calculate a general maximum heart rate for participants, use the following formula 220 bpm (males) or 226 (bpm) female minus the participant’s age. This formula gives a good general guideline from which to establish safe training zones. However, all participants are different and the formula is only a general guide. Participants should be instructed on how to adjust heart rate zones for their own level of fitness and perceived effort.
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