Oh I see now your dilemma
Ok.
#1 You have to determent your HR ranges. This is how you do that.
1 –To determent your maximum HR. Subtract your age from 220.
(For example a 20 year old will have maximum HR of 200 ( 220-20=200)
2 – Determent your ranges.
60% HR ( 200*60%=120)
75% HR (200*75%=150)
80% HR (200*80%=160)
90% HR (200*80%=180)
you get the point…
If you are working out at a
gym, then most
cardio machines can measure your HR. If you are working out outside, get a
sports watch with a timer or one that shows seconds at least (you can probably pick up one for about 20$ at any
sports store and abuse it as much as you want) So in the slower intervals of your work out measure your pulse. I usually do it for 15 sec instead of the more common 10sec measurement. Lets say my pulse is 40 for the 15 seconds, multiply by 4… there you go 160 is my current HR. A little tip… I have a table that I use so I don’t have to do math in the middle of my work out. Determent your ranges for 15 seconds. Something like
Fat Blasting HR range
60% to 75% or
120 to 150 HR per minute or
30 to 38 HR per 15 seconds.
In the middle of my run, if my heart is dropping below 30, I know to raise it a bit. Don’t go crazy measuring it every 5 min or trying to be at an exact %, after all, this is why it’s a Range. After awhile you will get to know your
body and won’t even need to measure. I don’t measure HR anymore, I just know.
