Need to keep heart rate low

alicat71

I just turned 40. I weigh 250 pounds. I know I should be aiming to lose over 100 pounds but I am quite happy when I am at 175. My main problem currently is that I had a heart attack 6 years ago and my cardiologist wants me to keep my heart rate below 120...how can I effectively exercise to lose the weight while keeping my heart rate that low? Advise? Suggestions?

Azdak

You will have to compensate with more minutes.

Burning calories depends on Intensity of exercise x body weight x time. If you have to reduce intensity, then you can compensate by just exercising longer.

It would also be helpful to spend some time with an exercise/fitness specialist with a clinical background who can look at the specifics of your medical history and give you more specific ideas.