As many others are doing, I am looking to lose weight and start a healthier lifestyle. I have been dieting / working out (aerobic for now) for 5 weeks and seeing great progress... Will add weight training this week.
A couple of quick questions.
What is the "target heart rate" for performing aerobic activity?
The way I was taught:
(220 - age) X .85 = max
(220 - age) X .65 = min
For me this would equate to 154.7 max, 118 min. (38 yrs old)
While using the treadmil and the eliptical, my heart rate (as measured by the machine) is continually around 155 - 165, and if I "push it" a little will run around 165 - 175.
If I go by how I feel (breathing / muscles) the higher heart rates do not bother me. If I stay around 140 - 155, it feels too easy.
I am doing something wrong by working out at the higher levels?
How accurate are the machines (Precor) for determining your heart rate? If I check manually (carotid artery) I get very similar results, but it is not easy while on the machines..
Thank-you in advance..
A couple of quick questions.
What is the "target heart rate" for performing aerobic activity?
The way I was taught:
(220 - age) X .85 = max
(220 - age) X .65 = min
For me this would equate to 154.7 max, 118 min. (38 yrs old)
While using the treadmil and the eliptical, my heart rate (as measured by the machine) is continually around 155 - 165, and if I "push it" a little will run around 165 - 175.
If I go by how I feel (breathing / muscles) the higher heart rates do not bother me. If I stay around 140 - 155, it feels too easy.
I am doing something wrong by working out at the higher levels?
How accurate are the machines (Precor) for determining your heart rate? If I check manually (carotid artery) I get very similar results, but it is not easy while on the machines..
Thank-you in advance..