The nurse is working with a client in a fitness setting.Which of the following would be the correct maximum desired heart rate target zone for both moderate- and vigorous-intensity workouts for this 60-year-old female?

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The maximum desired heart rate target zone for moderate-intensity workouts is typically 50-70% of the maximum heart rate, and for vigorous-intensity workouts, it's 70-85%. For a 60-year-old, the estimated maximum heart rate is 220 minus their age, which is 160 beats per minute. Therefore, for moderate intensity, the target zone is 80-112 beats per minute (50-70% of 160), and for vigorous intensity, it's 112-136 beats per minute (70-85% of 160).

The Nurse Is Working with a Client in a Fitness