What is the formula for calculating the maximum heart rate?
a. maximum heart rate = 220 - (age in years)
b. maximum heart rate = 250- (age in years x 2)
c. maximum heart rate = 250 -(age in years +20)
d. maximum heart rate = 220 - (age in years x 1.5)
a. maximum heart rate = 220 - (age in years)
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