Claire’s Top 4
posted in Home |Some general workout tips;
• Learn to measure your heart rate in order to monitor how hard your body is working during your session
o Work out your theoretical maximum heart rate by subtracting your age from 220
o Work out 85% of the result of the above equation
If you can get your heart rate close to this level then you will be working at the upper limits of your theoretical exercise intensity, and well within your training zone which means you will get to your fitness and weight loss goals faster.
If your heart rate isn’t getting that high during your workout, don’t be too concerned-any amount of exertion due to exercise is going to be beneficial to your health. On the other hand, if you think that you’re working hard, but your heart rate is telling you otherwise, then it’s a good time to rethink your perceptions, or your workout routine, however be aware that your heart rate can be affected by the amount of caffeine that you’ve had, the temperature that you’re exercising in, sickness and stress.
Some motivating winter tips;
• Running in the cold burns more kilojoules and fat than the same session in warmer weather
• If for whatever reason, your exercise routine is wavering, at the very least you should continue stretching. It will improve not only flexibility but also strength and endurance, and make the return to exercise that little bit easier.
• Is the colder weather, a busy few weeks at work, or the series finale your favorite TV, show making you feel a little gloomy? Then a good cardio session is the key to blowing away those dull and depressed feelings by stimulating the brain to release endorphins, a happy chemical that elevates your mood and is released after about 15-20 minutes of exercise.