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Title: getting a heart rate monitor
Post by: tarzapedamonkey on January 30, 2006, 07:23:42 PM

im gonna purchase one of these soon,

whats the highest my heart should be pumping i was thinking 160-170 or shouldi be going higher or lower?

i dont wanna be over doing it but wanna work hard

Title: Re: getting a heart rate monitor
Post by: Princess L on January 31, 2006, 08:59:04 PM

220 minus your age is your theoretical max.  Shoot for 75%-85% of that.

Title: Re: getting a heart rate monitor
Post by: tarzapedamonkey on January 31, 2006, 10:09:33 PM

im 26 but 100 pounds overweight