Heart Rate Monitor

Phil M. wrote:
> clusardi2k RemoveThis @aol.com wrote:
>
> > Can someone explain how to use the Karvonen heart formula zones (1 to
> > ?). I don't compete, and I am only interested in leading a long healthy
> > life.
>
> Here's a site that I think explains it pretty well:
> http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/thr.htm

What about the zones described here:

http://www.best-running-tips.com/heart-rate-monitor-training-karvonen.html

Thanks,
Christopher Lusardi
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In order to be politically correct, I'm going to begin using the
following equation every Thursday.

0.65 X (220 - age) < Heart Rate < 0.90 X (220 - age)

Thus, for 7 minutes, I will run in that range for a minute, run slower
for a minute, run in that range for a minute, run slower for a minute,
run in that range for a minute, run slower for a minute, run in that
range for a minute. That's 4 minutes total and doesn't sound daunting.

Okay, that's my intentions for today. I'll keep my fingers crossed all
day and maybe it will work out in the end. I may increase the time if
all goes well. If it doesn't work out for me then I may try moving this
exercise to a day when I don't lift weights for an hour or reduce the
runs to 8 thirty second exercises or something.

Any suggestions? I'm running only for the health benefits, and am not
revving up for competition.

Last week was the first time I tried my polar watch. I don't know if it
was psychological or not but for days afterwards my heart felt like it
was water logged.

Thank you,
Christopher Lusardi
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