2006-12-27 06:11:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
this website is what I always use....check it out, it will calculate it for you.
http://healthfitness.com.au/calculators/max-heart-rate.htm
2006-12-27 06:15:25 · answer #1 · answered by Victoria F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are a couple of ways to work this out the first is the basic 220 - age, the other being the heart rate reserve method, you best look this up on wikipedia were it will be explained clearly. Then work at 60-75% of that amount, although it has been shown that intervals of high intensity pay higher dividends by boosting the metabolism.
2006-12-27 14:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by STEVErunswithdogs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, consult with your medical doctor on your intended exercise program.
Second, get a watch with a second hand and take your resting pulse.
Third, go to:
http://www.bodyforlife2.com/max_heart_rate.htm
Enter your age and your pulse, and it will do the math for you.
The EASY target is what you need to do for fat burning. Try to stay right around 70% max HR. Keep in mind that you have 20 minutes worth of glucose and glycogen to burn through before your body will even THINK about burning fat. Meaningful fat burning requires 40-60 minutes; not sure if most gyms will allow you to stay on the machine for that long. You may have to machine hop to get that 40-60 minutes in.
Good luck,
2006-12-27 14:21:34 · answer #3 · answered by theSimpleTooth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What your heart rate should be depends on your age, your current weight and height. There are websites that have graphs that will help you to figure this out for yourself.
2006-12-27 14:14:49 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age Ideal Heart Rate During Aerobic Exercise:
20: 100 to 170 beats per minute
25: 98 to 166 beats per minute
30: 95 to 162 beats per minute
35: 93 to 157 beats per minute
40: 90 to 153 beats per minute
45: 88 to 149 beats per minute
50: 85 to 145 beats per minute
55: 83 to 140 beats per minute
60: 80 to 136 beats per minute
65: 78 to 132 beats per minute
70: 75 to 128 beats per minute
75: 73 to 123 beats per minute
80: 70 to 119 beats per minute
85: 68 to 115 beats per minute
2006-12-27 14:17:42 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what I did was just do pilates for 3 months. i lost 55 lbs. and I look great. you can also watch what you eat cause eatting is litterally 75% what affects your body. eat what you want. but eat less of it. eat more of the good stuff liken veggies, and fruities. you can do it! I did! when you keep doing excersisinmg, you get more flexible, and you have a longer time of healtyness.
2006-12-27 14:16:37 · answer #6 · answered by sally b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just before you get heart burn.
2006-12-27 14:13:35 · answer #7 · answered by Mick M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple way to guestimate is 'if you are out of breath you are working too hard'
You can calculate, use weight ange and weight measurements
2006-12-27 14:16:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on your age, and weight, everyone is different. i.e mine is 150 to 155
2006-12-27 15:44:31 · answer #9 · answered by MIKE C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(220 - your age) X 0.70
2006-12-27 14:14:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋