We are proud to share that at IQNITER, with our Tæl Hjerter concept, we have been invited to join VILPA’s Community Board alongside the Danish Heart Foundation and professors from SDU, who are conducting research on the effects of physical activity—particularly for inactive individuals. This is a strong recognition of our work and a unique opportunity to ensure that our app is always built on the latest scientific knowledge.
Based on the most recent research on heart rate zones, we have decided to adjust the zones in the Tæl Hjerter app starting Okt. 6, 2025. At the same time, we have updated the design, making it easier for you to track your heart rate, how close you are to your max heart rate—and of course, your hearts.
Heart rate zones and health benefits
This update shifts the focus from training effects to the health benefits of your activity. The goal remains 150 hearts per week, which is WHO’s recommended minimum for a healthy lifestyle.
Here’s how the health benefits are measured:
- Low < 60%
Light activity – good for wellbeing, but limited impact on disease risk. In this zone, you don’t earn any hearts. - Moderate 60–75%
This is where the big health benefits begin: reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. In this zone, you earn one heart per minute. - High 76–85%
Brings extra health benefits – VILPA studies show that short bursts of intense activity can significantly reduce the risk of disease and premature death. In this zone, you earn two hearts per minute. - Very High > 85%
Can deliver particularly strong health benefits – even with very short efforts in daily life, such as taking the stairs quickly. It doesn’t require long workouts but rather small, repeated spikes in heart rate. In this zone, you earn two hearts per minute.
Sources: WHO, the Danish Health Authority, and the VILPA study.
With the new zones, you’ll get a more accurate reward for the effort that has the greatest impact on your health.
And with our heart rate band, you can now track your training in real time directly in the app.
You can see:
- Whether you’re in the right heart rate zone
- Your percentage of max heart rate
- How many hearts you’re earning
- Your current heart rate
This makes Tæl Hjerter a unique tool where you can see the effects of your physical activity live—and adjust along the way to maximize your results.
