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Using HRM for strength and circuit training

isazzzz
isazzzz Posts: 95
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
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?

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  • isazzzz
    isazzzz Posts: 95
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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,105 Member
    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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  • kgprice11
    kgprice11 Posts: 749 Member
    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
  • isazzzz
    isazzzz Posts: 95
    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*?
  • kgprice11
    kgprice11 Posts: 749 Member
    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?
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