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Resting Heart Rate & Aerobic Training
Resting Heart Rate & Aerobic Training
Heart rate is an accurate measure of your performance during the
aerobic session. However, it is not the only indicator of your fitness
level. The Resting Heart Rate (RHR) needs to be determined, particularly
if you plan to use the Karvonen method of determining your target
heart rate. The resting heart rate is measured for three consecutive
mornings before you get out of bed. Keep a watch or clock with a
second hand to count the beats and count for 10 seconds then multiply
the total 10-second count by 6. The number you get is your resting
heart rate. As your cardiovascular system becomes stronger, the
resting heart rate will become lower. You will then need to repeat
the above measurement.
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