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Given that I am nearly 60 unfit and overweight does anyone know what maximum pulse rate I should be looking for.

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Tons of info out there about heart rate. Here's a starter:

runnersworld.co.uk/general/...

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thankyou

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220 minus your age... So 160 should not be exceeded ..... That is my understanding....... Do check....

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