How to find target heart rate.
How hard should you exercise and how do you know?
You'll need a way to measure exercise intensity (heart rate is only one of three measurement methods) and then you'll need to decide how hard to exercise. Let's discuss intensity first.
So, how do you measure ... Views: 1450
How do you find your target heart rate, the number of beats per minute that shows you're exercising hard enough to lose weight?
A researcher in the early 1970's noticed that maximum heart rate decreases regularly with age, giving birth to the “220-age” rule. The rule states that ... Views: 993
Why do diets fail?
Those initial weight loss results from a new diet are encouraging, aren't they? Go on a diet, lose weight right away! But the weight doesn't stay off. Every wonder why? There are two reasons.
First, your body needs energy, much like a car. While a car burns fuel, your body ... Views: 680
“Forget 220-age”
A researcher in the early 70's noticed that heart rate increases with age, giving birth to the “220-age” rule. The rule states that you can determine a target heart rate by subtracting your age from 220.
The problem is that this method isn't as ... Views: 2529