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target heart rate

marksueh Posts: 2 Joined: 2003/08/21	2003/08/21, 08:21 AM how do i determine my target heart rate?
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/08/21, 10:36 AM If you are trying to burn fat, forget target heart rate stuff unless you have some medical problem that warrants it. It is a myth as far as the "fat burning zone". Cardio creates a calorie deficit, this is your goal. Your body is going to use whatever fuel it has available when you are exercising, if you do not have glycogen(carbs), it will go to muscle to get its energy(bcaa's break down efficiently for glucose). Your fat is burnt best by the raising of your baseline metabolism for the day. Please fill in your profile so we may help you better by knowing some goals, level of fitness, etc. -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/08/21, 10:33 PM Target HR is determined bythis formula: 220 - 41 (your age)=179 This tells you your max is 179. one usually targets 75-85% after warm up which is usually at around 60% of that. But like BB! said if you are trying to burn fat that won't help. Get the metabolism going with the weights and then do your cardio. Hope this helps and good luck. -------------- You can walk to anywhere you want, it only takes time. Ivan Montreal Canada (aka SpongeBob Square Pants to some!)