TARGET ACTIVITY
There are 3 target activity levels:
TARGET ACTIVITY
WALK
Health
Maintenance
JOG
Aerobic
Exercise
RUN
Anaerobic
Exercise
MAXIMUM / LOWER / UPPER HEART RATE LIMIT
Before you begin any exercise program and to achieve maximum
health benefits from your workout, it is important to know your:
•
Maximum heart rate (MHR)
•
Lower heart rate limit
•
Upper heart rate limit
To manually calculate your own heart rate limits, follow the
instructions below:
MHR%
DESCRIPTION
65-78%
This is the lowest
training intensity
level. It is good
for beginners and
those who want to
strengthen their
cardiovascular
systems.
65-85%
Increases strength
and endurance. It
works within the
body's oxygen
intake capability,
burns more
calories, and can
be maintained for a
long period of time.
78-90%
Generates speed
and power. It works
at or above the
body's oxygen
intake capability,
builds muscle,
and cannot be
maintained for a
long period of time.
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