Max heart rate

destined2bthin · June 2011

I have a new hrm and I have to enter in my max heart rate and low heart rate or something. I am confused on what it means and also if the numbers are not accurate will it make a difference in how much I burn? thanks for helping me b/c i am confused about that

momma3sweetgirls · June 2011

max heartrate is normally 220 - your age. I don't know if it would make a difference for calories burned.

rileysowner · June 2011

It might help to tell people the type of HRM you have.

As for max hr, there are a bunch of ways to calculate it. Here is a good page with a calculator at the bottom of the page for the various approaches. http://www.brianmac.co.uk/maxhr.htm

rileysowner · June 2011

max heartrate is normally 220 - your age. I don't know if it would make a difference for calories burned.

This is not really that correct. Everyone uses it because it is convenient.

socalg · June 2011

Try this link about Heart Rate Zones. You will see that certain 'zones' are better than others at burning fat vs. pure cardio strength.

http://walking.about.com/cs/fitnesswalking/a/hearttraining.htm

This link has a heart rate calulator based on age and fitness level.

http://exercise.about.com/cs/fitnesstools/l/bl_THR.htm

I am sure there are other sites that Google will help you find.

Gary

destined2bthin · June 2011

Try this link about Heart Rate Zones. You will see that certain 'zones' are better than others at burning fat vs. pure cardio strength.

http://walking.about.com/cs/fitnesswalking/a/hearttraining.htm

This link has a heart rate calulator based on age and fitness level.

http://exercise.about.com/cs/fitnesstools/l/bl_THR.htm

I am sure there are other sites that Google will help you find.

Gary

Thanks a bunch, very helpful

kje2011 · June 2011

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