Though some experts dismantle the idea of "fat-burning" zone, there really are some clinical studies proving that for maximizing fat loss, it's essential to reach the "fat burning zone.
" This zone can be defined as 35% to 69% of your MHR or maximum heart rate.
Get started: know how to calculate MHR The moment you've woken up, find out what your RHR or Resting Heart Rate is.
Feel the pulse simply by pressing in the left wrist (it's best to use the right index finger and middle fingers for this).
Time yourself carefully for exactly 15 seconds by counting your pulse beats; multiply this number by 4.
That's the RHR or Resting Heart Rate.
Jot it down.
Use your RHR to follow the simple formula below for finding your MHR and fat burning zone: 220 - Your Age = MHR - RHR x 0.
65 + RHR = 65% of MHR (OK, ok...
here's the broken down version of the formula) a)Deduct age from 220 and you'll get the MHR b)Deduct RHR from MHR and then multiply the result by 0.
65 c)Now add the RHR to this total d)The number you'll get this way is 65% of your MHR And there's no point getting intimidated here - all you have to do is plug in numbers which apply in your case and you'll get this simple math done in no time! For getting optimal fat loss upshots, you'll need to reach 65% that maximum (just what this equation mentioned lets you to determine.
Exercising beyond the MHR is never recommended, since this usually leads to injurious burn-out symptoms over time.
Listen closely to every understandable signals of your body.
When you feel like fainting, quit! Or just try out the traditional "talk test.
" When you're not able to say one sentence without getting exasperated, it's time you took it down a notch or two.