Originally Posted by HiYoSilver
Thanks DFox, why not also reflect the conclusion: there currently is NO valid formula for determining Max HR. Therefore, what's the alternative? The old listening to the body sometimes works and sometimes is off. So do you watch breathing rate, or what? I wouldn't expect a valid scientific answer to this problem in the next 5 years. For now, I`ve learned I don't need a HRM. Whee, get to save money.
Again, DFox, thanks for the clear post.
The answer is not to use any type of calculation to discover max heart rate. One needs to self-test or have a physician supervised graded stress test for the mode (i.e., cycling, running, rowing,...)