Monday, July 18, 2011

About Exercise: Demystifying Your Target Heart Rate Zones

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From Paige Waehner, your Guide to Exercise
When I gave my husband a heart rate monitor for his birthday, he stood there, the heart rate strap dangling from his finger, eyebrows raised, expression asking, "This is my birthday present?" Hey, I gave him some good stuff too.

Now that he's used it a few times, he appreciates the benefit of knowing his heart rate. There's something about seeing an actual number that makes your exertion seem real. When your heart rate gets high, you have proof (other than your heaving breaths) that you're working hard. When your heart rate is low, that number is a nudge to speed things up.

Figuring out your heart rate zones can be confusing, since many THR calculators just aren't that accurate. This week, I'm offering a few tips about how to use your heart rate with perceived exertion to get a more useful range of numbers. Have a great week and stay cool out there!


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