Effort level at the gym

[blunomore]

A trainer at the gym worked out a new program for me.

As far as cardio is concerned, the program indicated that I must exercise "at 60% effort". What does that mean and how do you measure it on the equipment ?

 

[syntax]

A trainer at the gym worked out a new program for me.

As far as cardio is concerned, the program indicated that I must exercise "at 60% effort". What does that mean and how do you measure it on the equipment ?

60 % of Max heart rate i would assume.
As a guess, take 220 - ur age and thats your max. (there are other calculations out there, if you interested let me know)

I always find that figure quite low though. I would say just aim for 135 - 155 Bpm, most of the running / cucling equipment have Hr monitors built in.

 

[Ou grote]

You only need to attend 3 out of every 5 sessions.

 

[blunomore]

60 % of Max heart rate i would assume.
As a guess, take 220 - ur age and thats your max. (there are other calculations out there, if you interested let me know)

I always find that figure quite low though. I would say just aim for 135 - 155 Bpm, most of the running / cucling equipment have Hr monitors built in.

Unfortunately the rowing machine does not have heart rate monitors

That figure you quoted is not that low for me ! I normally average around 125 .... slacker that I am !

 

[SinghDude]

Blu getting back to shape after the baby...... hardwork hey !!!!

 

[blunomore]

Blu getting back to shape after the baby...... hardwork hey !!!!

You have NO idea ! I was fortunate to only have gained 10kg during my pregnancy, but the last 3 kg is ... well .... stuck !!!

 

[SinghDude]

You have NO idea ! I was fortunate to only have gained 10kg during my pregnancy, but the last 3 kg is ... well .... stuck !!!

Vegatarianism FTW

 

[blunomore]

Vegatarianism FTW

I have seen some fat vegetarians around.

 

[SinghDude]

I have seen some fat vegetarians around.

Greedy bastards

 

[syntax]

Unfortunately the rowing machine does not have heart rate monitors

That figure you quoted is not that low for me ! I normally average around 125 .... slacker that I am !

It differs per person You possibly have a lower max by default or your body may be recovering from the child birth.
if you are slightly out of breathe (breathing a little hard) then you are probably at the right effort level.

If you are investing in a trainer, it would be beneficial to buy an entry level heart rate monitor to optimize your training. Its not that expensive, and gives a good indication of how hard you are actually working.
IT will also show you when your body is tired or over worked, and when you are just being lazy