heart rate question

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kermiefan
kermiefan Posts: 28
in Fitness and Exercise
To my previous post about cardio/aerobics, someone had replied:

"Getting your heart rate to 70% max burns fat, anything low and more is not productive. "

How do I know what my heart rate should be????????????????

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  • santoshrane
    santoshrane Posts: 18
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    For start youc an use

    MHR = 220 - Age
  • AlannaPie
    AlannaPie Posts: 349 Member
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    my pulse goes way over my that equation
  • santoshrane
    santoshrane Posts: 18
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    My age is 31

    My MHR comes to 189

    If i do 70% of that i get 132.3 ( I'll remember it as 130).

    So now relax and count your pulse, keep the finger on your wrist like a doctor and looka the clock.

    I get 65bpm which is my resting heart rate without activity.

    So plan is to raech 130 and keep it at 130 (70%MHR) for 15-20 min.

    Keep a log book , you will be amazed with the results.
  • Hermit4Hire
    Hermit4Hire Posts: 197
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    The MHR calculation is generic and doesn't work for everybody. If you want a true test of your max, you can have it tested (you can probably estimate it yourself if you have a heart rate monitor).

    I'm 45 yrs old and my recent test from my cardiologist calculated 199 max heart rate (but would only be 175 based on the generic equation--220 minus 45).

    As such, I typicaly work out in the 155-165 range for optimal effect.
  • santoshrane
    santoshrane Posts: 18
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    Correct.

    This is a cheaper way to calculate , if you dont have a HRM or want to visit the doctor.

    with the 220-age you will always be on the safer side..

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