Reference Guide to Exercise Intensity

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Great article.................Thank You.

Interesting article. Learned few things. Thankxs.

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Great information!

According to this, my heart rate is too high most of the time.

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I appreciated this summary, but it really should be updated. Most research studies I read do not use the 220 minus age formula. It's my understanding that it was a reasonable guess made by a speaker on his way to a conference. For years I under-exercised, because I followed those charts on the cardio machines. I am now 59, and my maximum heart rate is 181; a far cry from the 220-59 = 161. I do, however, understand that is directed at beginners who may not consult a qualified medical professional before starting to exercise. I use a Polar chest strap and find it the most reliable; if I went by RPE, I'd never improve my fitness level. Thanks for considering my suggestions.

Thanks - great info!

Great information.

I wear a Garmin Heart Strap to spinning class which syncs to the bike's computer-- always good to know my HR while busting my hiney. I love my Garmin watch which always shows my HR.

Thanks! Great article!

Wow just calculated my maximum hr based on my rhr. Pleasantly surprised as I'm already working within the ranges given. I thought I wasn't working hard enough or hr was tii low... thanks sparkpeople for the clarity.

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