1st July 2008

Litmus Test - July Answers

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Do you burn more calories exercising in the cold than when exercising in the heat?
Yes / No

The body requires calories to stay warm, so it is possible, yes.

Do you work out your max heart rate by dividing your age by your weight x100?
Yes / No

Absolutely not. Max heart rate is 220 minus your age as a general rule.

Exercise more than 90minutes can lower your immune response
Yes/ No

Yes it can, likewise exercise at high intensity can. So be careful is you are thinking of training when you are slightly unwell.

Is there such a thing as a healthy fat?
Yes / No

Yes there is, healthy fats can be found in foods such as avocado, nuts and fish, in fact healthy fat is a vital part of a healthy diet

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