Target HR

How hard are you really working? I've included a few tips in today's blog that will help you make the most of your workout.

People tell me that they spend hours on a machine and the first thought that comes to my mind is how hard are you actually working that you could spend that long doing the same thing.

This week I've challenged each of you to get 90 minutes of cardio in by Friday. To really get the most out of your workout you need to be working hard enough. A way to measure that is by monitoring your heart rate. To determine your target HR you need to know what your maximum heart rate is.

The calculation to find your maximum heart rate is:
220 - your age= Maximum HR
My maximum HR is 196 bpm.

DO NOT strive for this number as it is your MAXIMUM! During your cardio you need to be working within 55 to 85 percent of your maximum HR. For my my target range is 107 to 166.

It's important that if you are using the machine to determine your HR or calories burned,  you need to enter in your gender and weight or it won't be accurate.

NOW GO GET MOVING!

xoxo,