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I have a polar FT7 and have found it pretty accurate, and it also shows when you are in fat burn or fitness level. The calorie burn is what I have used for MFP. I found the calorie burn on MFP to be a bit excessive. I used the FT7 in the pool, and for tough mudder last year (under a sock) and it was brilliant in telling me…
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yep a day off is good replenishing! I am having one as well. Just get organised to get back on tomorrow and don't beat yourself around. I am trying to have one day off a week at the moment.
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The HRM will set you a target of 70-80% of your maximum HR. A HR above 144 is then into cardiovascular fitness range, between 126-144 is within the fat burning range, so it really depends on what you want to do. I'm the same age as you and try and do 5 workouts in the fitness range (running, although not very fast, spin…
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By all means weigh yourself as much as you like, just take notice of it once a week. Remove any variances by making it the same time of the day and the same day of the week. the scales should face the same way and you should either be in no clothes or the same ones each week. Good luck :happy: Created by MyFitnessPal.com -…
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I have found C25K a great motivator and because you are exercising for a goal, it really does drive you. In terms of weightloss I have noticed that the exercise and tracking food is the best way to go. When I was only exercising and being slack with food I did not lose as much wieight but both together, is really working.…
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Hi I'm from Newcastle as well, my husband and myself are using MFP to track and it has been illuminating to say the least! If only I could stop getting sick (keep catching colds etc) and injured. Good luck and stay focussed :)
