Have been given a heart rate monitor as a freebie yesterday & although I've got it working & understand the concept of using it to stop you under or over exercising (No chance there!) I can't quite work out how you calculate what level you should be exercising at? :huh: anyone know? tis all jargon to me :lol: for example how do I find out my max heart rate? run up & down the street & once I've collapsed I taken a measurement or what :lol: :lol:
Heart Rate Monitors?
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Maximum heart rate is usually calculated as a function of age...
http://www.dietandfitnessresources.co.uk/f...ate_chart_w.htm
The white band is the area you want to stay in during exercise, unless you are in particular attempting to do a lot of cardio training (in which case you would be into the red zone).
There's also a direct calculator on that website.
Also, don't take the calculation as an exact science - it is dependant on many other factors too. And of course consult your doctor before embarking on an exercise regime.
http://www.dietandfitnessresources.co.uk/f...ate_chart_w.htm
The white band is the area you want to stay in during exercise, unless you are in particular attempting to do a lot of cardio training (in which case you would be into the red zone).
There's also a direct calculator on that website.
Also, don't take the calculation as an exact science - it is dependant on many other factors too. And of course consult your doctor before embarking on an exercise regime.
Yes & warm the chest strap up before slapping it on warm skin :lol:
This was some giveaway thing going in a Decathlon shop yesterday, OH's boss is going skiing next week & had to pick up some stuff that he could not fit into his car so OH said he would pick it up & got this freebie for spending over a certain amount of money :blink: probably the cheapest piece of equipment on the market but its been "interesting" finding out what the old ticker gets upto :huh:
Do you know how long you are supposed to stay in your target zone for?
I've been trying to find a beginners or fatties
fitness type forum on the net but not having much luck at the moment :blink:
This was some giveaway thing going in a Decathlon shop yesterday, OH's boss is going skiing next week & had to pick up some stuff that he could not fit into his car so OH said he would pick it up & got this freebie for spending over a certain amount of money :blink: probably the cheapest piece of equipment on the market but its been "interesting" finding out what the old ticker gets upto :huh:
Do you know how long you are supposed to stay in your target zone for?
I've been trying to find a beginners or fatties
fitness type forum on the net but not having much luck at the moment :blink:
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I usually work on 60% of my max for weight-burning and 80% for cardio - as opposed to the "optimum zone" posted above.
Your max heartrate will vary depending on your condition but the guide above (based on age) won't be far out.
How long you should stay in that zone really depends on what you want to achieve - but as long as you can won't see you far wrong
Most gyms will take you through all of this and work out a plan that will suit you as part of their intro. If you are already a member of gym enquire about a PT session (usually about £20/hour) and get them to assess you.
Your max heartrate will vary depending on your condition but the guide above (based on age) won't be far out.
How long you should stay in that zone really depends on what you want to achieve - but as long as you can won't see you far wrong
Most gyms will take you through all of this and work out a plan that will suit you as part of their intro. If you are already a member of gym enquire about a PT session (usually about £20/hour) and get them to assess you.