Friday, March 9, 2012

Hi! Thanks for reading! Last time we discussed eating healthy while on a budget. Hopefully some of the tips are working for you. If this is your first time reading please check out the last blog to find out some great information.

I found out some beneficial information so today I would like to talk a little bit more about exercising. Although I am definitely not a fan of working out, I understand the importance. I'm not the type to work out every day, I fall short many of times but again we must be aware of what can happen if we do not take care of ourselves.

A healthy heart is without doubt the most important muscle you need for good health and exercise is a great way to obtain it so it is wise to. According to http://www.unique-bodyweight-exercises.com/healthy-heart.html   The reason exercise works to keep your heart healthy is because when you train your heart is required to work harder than normal and therefore pumps more oxygen filled blood throughout your body. This improves your circulation and helps to keep all of your organs and muscles healthy.

In order to burn FAT and NOT MUSCLE you must maintain a healthy heart rate according to the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION.


The table below shows estimated target heart rates for different ages. Look for the age category closest to yours, then read across to find your target heart rate. Your maximum heart rate is about 220 minus your age. The figures below are averages, so use them as general guidelines.

AgeTarget HR Zone, 50-85%Average Maximum
Heart Rate, 100%
20 years100-170 beats per minute200 beats per minute
25 years98-166 beats per minute195 beats per minute
30 years95-162 beats per minute190 beats per minute
35 years93-157 beats per minute185 beats per minute
40 years90-153 beats per minute180 beats per minute
45 years88-149 beats per minute175 beats per minute
50 years85-145 beats per minute170 beats per minute
55 years83-140 beats per minute165 beats per minute
60 years80-136 beats per minute160 beats per minute
65 years78-132 beats per minute155 beats per minute
70 years75-128 beats per minute150 beats per minute


 

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