Gym Target Heart Rate
THR is usually what percentage of your maximum heart rate?
70-90%
How do you find your maximum HR?
Maximum HR = 220 - You're age (in years)
What is the normal heart rate? (Beats)
Normal can be anywhere from 40 (elite athletes)-100 beats per minute, but typically people who are more fit have a lower resting heart rate.
How do you use your neck to find your heart rate?
Put your fingers on your carotid artery and count the number of heart beats in 1 minute = 60 seconds
exercise benefits are:
burns off calories gives you more energy helps you cope with stress tones your muscles helps your heart and lungs work more effeciently
fitness
capability of the body to distribute inhaled oxygen to muscle tissue during increased physical effort.
Overload Principle
improving fitness by working muscles above normal levels, but below the loads that would cause injury
heart rate
number of heart beats per minute
aerobic capacity/ Cardiorespiratory Endurance
term for maximal oxygen consumption which provides an indication of aerobic fitness. The body's ability to take in and use oxygen so that muscles can function.
muscular endurance
the ability to contract your muscles repeatedly without excessive fatigue. High repetition and low weight
aerobic
the heart beats faster than normal to supply your body with the oxygen it needs for continuous activity.
muscular strength
the maximal force that you can exert when you contract your muscles
repetitions
the number of times you do a lift or movement
What Is Target Heart Rate?
the number of times your heart should beat per minute while you workout to get the maximum health benefit
anaerobic
the oxygen deprived form of energy production when performing short intense activity
What Is A Target Heart Rate Zone?
the range of heart beats during above normal activity that results in an increase of fitness. This zone is usually between 70 - 90 % of your maximum heart rate.
What is a resting heart rate?
your heart rate while you have been sitting or laying down.
