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Heart Rate

arsherma
arsherma Posts: 42 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey everyone...I need some advice. So I just started working out. I was on a machine and selected the cardio program that tells u your
target heart weight. I was wondering however if the machine set my heart rate too low. I am very obese (temporarily) and not that I am trying to over work myself, There was burning on my legs which is a good sign but there was no sweat. So I am wondering if the HR was too low. It seemed like a low impact cardio workout. If there is anyone that could give me any good advice it would be greatly appreciated. The HR target was automatically set at 120. I just want to sweat so I'll feel like I am working out. So am I trying to do too much too fast?

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  • BobbyVR
    BobbyVR Posts: 1
    I brought one of the fitness watch and look at what my max heart rate is(180). I try to keep a heart rate zone of 4.0 to 4.5. That about 150 to 165 BPM. I notice that it starts getting painful around 170. I have been working out for a while and I try to go for high impact. Research what heart rate zone you should be in order to achieve your goals.
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    First Google "sweat equals fat loss myth".

    Then Google "heart rate zone myth".

    Then Google "rate of perceived exertion" for a better way to measure cardio intensity.

    Keep in mind you don't need any cardio at all to burn fat - you just need be in a calorie deficit. Google that term if it's new to you. :+1:
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