Training In The Correct Zone To Improve Endurance

Exercising is a key part in remaining at a healthy weight and keeping your heart healthy, but what many do not know is that there is a zone that they should stay in while they are exercising. This zone is called the Heart Rate Zone or hrz. Staying in this range while exercising is vital not only when losing weight, but also in maintaining overall heart health.

Calculating your hrz is fairly simple. First you need to find your max heart rate (mhr). This is done by taking 220 and subtracting your current age.

Once you have your maximum heart rate calculated you need to take that number and multiply it by 60 percent and then again by 80 percent. For example 200 times . 60 is 120 and then 200 times . 80 is 160. These two new numbers are the zone in which your heart should stay in for the duration of your exercise session.

With these new numbers you now have you want to make sure that during your workouts your heart rate stays in that given range. In doing so you are ensuring that the most vital muscle in your body, your heart, is able to circulate oxygenated blood around to your muscles and organs. If your heart is beating too fast or is not beating fast enough your body will not be provided with the correct amount of oxygen that it needs to sustain the activity you are participating in.

By staying in this provided range you are also effectively burning calories. As we all know the more calories you burn the less that are left to turn into fat. This heart rate zone allows your body to do double duty in keeping your heart working effectively while also helping you to burn those extra calories.

This is also important for losing weight as well. If your body is able to work effectively delivering nutrients and oxygen to the muscles and organs that need it you will be able to continue moving. This will allow you to burn more calories and in the end lose more weight.