Heart Rate Training Zones

Heart rate: effective aerobic training tips

There are two heart rate zones that you need to know about to make the most of your aerobic training and to ensure that it is effective for you.

The first of these is the mhr or the maximum heart rate.

To find your MHR there is a simple calculation:

First, take your age. Then subtract this from 200. So if you are 30 then your MHR is 190.

The heart rate for the best fat burning is at around 65% of your MHR and above; therefore you simply multiply the MHR by 0.65 to find this level.

So for the 30 year old, it would be at least 123 beats per minute and above that level.

So, what is the best level for training?

Well, the optimum cardiovascular training level is actually a figure that is 85% of your MHR. So you multiply in this example the 190 by 0.85 here to get 162.

So when training which zones should you aim for?

Well many recommend that you should try to spend some time in each zone if you are looking to burn fat and develop aerobic fitness.

Many people find that getting a heart rate monitor is a useful investment and helps them to see exactly how many beats per minute their heart rate is currently at. Of course you can get them fairly cheaply so you need not spend the earth, but they are a useful indicator.

Remember of course too that before doing any aerobic training program you should consult your doctor particularly if you have not done an exercise program before.

Good luck - if you have any other tips on heart rate training and aerobic fitness and getting fit more efficiently then let me know and I will add the tips here!

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