home
***
CD-ROM
|
disk
|
FTP
|
other
***
search
/
The Pier Shareware 6
/
The_Pier_Shareware_Number_6_(The_Pier_Exchange)_(1995).iso
/
004
/
tmc9412r.zip
/
WORKOUT
< prev
Wrap
Text File
|
1994-12-03
|
2KB
|
40 lines
------------------
-=| The Aerobic Zone |=-
------------------
You will find slight variations when talking with certain people about your
*ideal* target (heart) pulse rate during a workout, but this formula works
quite well to approximate your target.
200 - AGE X 80% Example: 200 - 46 years = 154 X 80% = 123
This number would be a good target. Some people use the 80%-90% theory,
that is using 80% as the low end and 90% as the high end. Thus, this
example would read:
200 - 46 years = 154 x 80% = 123 (low end)
200 - 46 years = 154 X 90% = 138 (high end)
-- OR --
200 - 20 years = 180 X 80% = 144 (low end)
200 - 20 years = 180 X 90% = 162 (high end)
This is known as your aerobic zone. You can see that the person who says
they get all the exercise they need because they are walking around the
office all day would have to walk *very* fast to achieve aerobic exercise!
Some experts say that even as little as 50% target rates are beneficial.
Being that an acceptable resting heart rate is 60-80 bpm a 46 year old male
would only be looking for a 77 bpm target rate? More on that later I guess.
What this does say is that having a bike or treadmill with a pulsemeter is
very helpful or even a finger pulsmeter while walking.
Remember, however, that any form of exercise like walking or even casual
strolling is good for you!
Like *ANY* form of exercise, consult your physician before undertaking any
new exercise program.