Target Heart Rate

What a wonderful day today right? I believe most of you already enjoying this new lifestyle. Feeling so fresh every time you wake up in the morning, not feeling sloppy and full of energy and its the fourth week of a healthier you. I hope many of you have already start working out in a gym or at home and for those who doesn't have time to invest for a gym membership please do apply the healthy daily routine that I suggest previous week.

This week I wish to talk about what you can do at home or at the park. If you are able to go out for a walk or cycling why not add some kind of training that may provide an extra benefit to your training. Our body uses glycogen from carbohydrate before it uses fats. So the best way to tap in and use those fats as energy is by increasing your heart. Before doing so you need to know what is your maximum heart rate.

With this approach it is easier and safer for you to workout and lose those unwanted fats. The optimum heart rate zone for burning fat is 60% - 70% of your maximum heart rate. Exercising in the fat burning heart rate zone will promote the burning of fat because the body draws on fat stores and combines them with oxygen to produce fuel for your muscles. If your heart rate falls below the optimum heart rate, the body is not working hard enough to be of any benefit. If your exercise is too intense, the body draws on glycogen (carbohydrates) instead of fat, because glycogen is stored in the muscles and is easier to access and burn. Therefore, you lose the benefit of burning fat.

If you're willing to invest to make things easier just purchase the most basic polar heart rate that record and show your heart rate. They come with a strap that you need to strap on your body, very easy to use and the watch is user friendly. I myself owned one.

Now you've already know what would your heart rate be in utilizing fats as energy apply them in your training. Mix up you daily walk or jog with some short run to increase your heart rate. This is also known as Interval Training. With this approach you don't need to spend to long on those activities, highly benefits in utilizing fat fast and save time.

By now you should have a clear picture on types of food to choose and portion size. This way of eating habit will increase your metabolic rate, increases energy levels, and avoid binge eating among other things.

ACTION PLAN

• Once you have found your maximum and target heart rate apply them in your training
• Adding some sprint in your training will add some challenge and very beneficial in losing fat fast..
• Always keep a positive mind set no matter what are the challenges
• Keep it fun to keep you interested and motivated
• Most important - Have a active lifestyle
  

Conclusion

By understanding and also applying the target heart into you training it will help you losing weight and body fat faster without stressing your body. Burning fat zone occur at 60% - 70% of your maximum heart rate. The best cardio training that help you burn fat are the training that you can perform it consistently. Mix up your cardio training with some short sprint so you may elevate the heart rate faster.

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