been told by a member of the gym to keep heart rate at 135 for age (35 ) while doing cardio
is that about right or is it better to get it higher than that ?
i normaly do 20 mins on the bike
and 20 mins on the rowng machine
is that really enought to burn enough calories to loose a bit of lol
or should i be doing more cardio
i do weight training first 3 times a week mon wed fri hour and half sessions then the cardio after
been told to keep heart rate at 135
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Re: been told to keep heart rate at 135
There is a methodology for calculating stuff like this.
Target Heart Rate is 220-age.
Then you have the differing levels.
General exercise, THR x 50% - 60%.
Weight loss, THR x 60% - 70%
Endurance work, THR x 70% - 80%
Weightlifting, THR x 80% - 90%
Hardcore stuff, THRx 90%+
In reality though particularly the first two, they may not be as relevant or beneficial as doing stuff that stimulates a higher range Heart rate.
Obviously this is for people who like to calculate thier own HR's. The above chart Les posted, also serves a very useful guide to go by, however these things are never set in stone, such is the uniqueness of one person to the bext.
Target Heart Rate is 220-age.
Then you have the differing levels.
General exercise, THR x 50% - 60%.
Weight loss, THR x 60% - 70%
Endurance work, THR x 70% - 80%
Weightlifting, THR x 80% - 90%
Hardcore stuff, THRx 90%+
In reality though particularly the first two, they may not be as relevant or beneficial as doing stuff that stimulates a higher range Heart rate.
Obviously this is for people who like to calculate thier own HR's. The above chart Les posted, also serves a very useful guide to go by, however these things are never set in stone, such is the uniqueness of one person to the bext.
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Re: been told to keep heart rate at 135
so if i keep it around 135 145 it will be doing something right
Re: been told to keep heart rate at 135
god...
no that is the most retareded thing i've heard..was that an actual trainer?
if you wanna burn fat then train as HARD as you can irrespective of heart rate (obviously you're clear of any heart situations??) and eat properly
no that is the most retareded thing i've heard..was that an actual trainer?
if you wanna burn fat then train as HARD as you can irrespective of heart rate (obviously you're clear of any heart situations??) and eat properly
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Re: been told to keep heart rate at 135
yes that was from the guy who supervises people in the gym lol
well he normaly just helps the older ones out
ive had a gym session today and heart rate while doing cardio is about 160 --170 thats on the bike and rower
20 mins each
is that enough cardio 3 times a week or should i be doing more
well he normaly just helps the older ones out
ive had a gym session today and heart rate while doing cardio is about 160 --170 thats on the bike and rower
20 mins each
is that enough cardio 3 times a week or should i be doing more
Re: been told to keep heart rate at 135
Honestly I agree with swanso and lesplease, give'er and if you can say "hi, how are you?" to someone without gasping for breath but not wanting to keep talking for the next 5-10 minutes then you should be good. If you are trying to slow yourself up just to hit a heartrate, don't! Go with how you feel more than the number.
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