Using HRM for strength and circuit training
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I use a Polar FT7 and just got it recently. I usually do circuits that are a mix of cardio + strength.
For example:
20 secs: Burpees
10 secs: Rest
20 secs: Push-ups
10 secs: Rest
20 secs: Shoulder press with sumo squat
10 secs: Rest
And this goes on for about 10-15 minutes (one circuit). The question I have is, do I pause my session on my HRM during the 10 secs of rest that I have? Would it be more accurate?
I occasionally also do circuits from Nike Training Club (my favourite!). It is also cardio + strength. Some of their recovery sessions DURING the circuit can last up to a minute. Do I then pause my HRM during that rest?
This question is posed to weight training as well. Pause between sets or on the whole time?
For example:
20 secs: Burpees
10 secs: Rest
20 secs: Push-ups
10 secs: Rest
20 secs: Shoulder press with sumo squat
10 secs: Rest
And this goes on for about 10-15 minutes (one circuit). The question I have is, do I pause my session on my HRM during the 10 secs of rest that I have? Would it be more accurate?
I occasionally also do circuits from Nike Training Club (my favourite!). It is also cardio + strength. Some of their recovery sessions DURING the circuit can last up to a minute. Do I then pause my HRM during that rest?
This question is posed to weight training as well. Pause between sets or on the whole time?
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HRM's aren't accurate calculators for calorie burn during strength training. Anaerobic training is different than aerobic training. Don't rely on the numbers because they will be grossly overestimated.
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I use a Polar FT7 and just got it recently. I usually do circuits that are a mix of cardio + strength.
For example:
20 secs: Burpees
10 secs: Rest
20 secs: Push-ups
10 secs: Rest
20 secs: Shoulder press with sumo squat
10 secs: Rest
And this goes on for about 10-15 minutes (one circuit). The question I have is, do I pause my session on my HRM during the 10 secs of rest that I have? Would it be more accurate?
I occasionally also do circuits from Nike Training Club (my favourite!). It is also cardio + strength. Some of their recovery sessions DURING the circuit can last up to a minute. Do I then pause my HRM during that rest?
This question is posed to weight training as well. Pause between sets or on the whole time?
Here is a thread that might be of help:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/588739-hrm-protocol0 -
I use a Polar FT7 and just got it recently. I usually do circuits that are a mix of cardio + strength.
For example:
20 secs: Burpees
10 secs: Rest
20 secs: Push-ups
10 secs: Rest
20 secs: Shoulder press with sumo squat
10 secs: Rest
And this goes on for about 10-15 minutes (one circuit). The question I have is, do I pause my session on my HRM during the 10 secs of rest that I have? Would it be more accurate?
I occasionally also do circuits from Nike Training Club (my favourite!). It is also cardio + strength. Some of their recovery sessions DURING the circuit can last up to a minute. Do I then pause my HRM during that rest?
This question is posed to weight training as well. Pause between sets or on the whole time?
Here is a thread that might be of help:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/588739-hrm-protocol
Hmmm so I should only start the HRM when I am in the *zone*? How do I know what's my *zone*?0 -
I use a Polar FT7 and just got it recently. I usually do circuits that are a mix of cardio + strength.
For example:
20 secs: Burpees
10 secs: Rest
20 secs: Push-ups
10 secs: Rest
20 secs: Shoulder press with sumo squat
10 secs: Rest
And this goes on for about 10-15 minutes (one circuit). The question I have is, do I pause my session on my HRM during the 10 secs of rest that I have? Would it be more accurate?
I occasionally also do circuits from Nike Training Club (my favourite!). It is also cardio + strength. Some of their recovery sessions DURING the circuit can last up to a minute. Do I then pause my HRM during that rest?
This question is posed to weight training as well. Pause between sets or on the whole time?
Here is a thread that might be of help:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/588739-hrm-protocol
Hmmm so I should only start the HRM when I am in the *zone*? How do I know what's my *zone*?
What do you mean by zone?0
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