Today: 14 Oct 2008
Target heart rate is a helpful way to make sure your level of exercise is not too high or too low. You can use your target heart rate to evaluate your initial fitness level and your progress over time. During exercise you should monitor your heart rate and exercise at your target heart rate if you wish to achieve your fitness goals.
Gymbods.com calculates your target heart rate during your personal workout and fitness tests, but if you wish to calculate your maximum heart rate manually refer to the following calculation:
- Men 220 minus your age = maximum heart rate.
- Women 226 minus your age = maximum heart rate.
The lower your heart rate, the fitter you are and the harder you can work to achieve a toned appearance. Your heart rate is best taken in the morning after before you get out of bed. Exercise and rest can affect your heart rate. Your heart rate generally rises with age and is often lower in physically fit people.
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