How To Use A Heart Rate Monitor Effectively
May 5, 2009 by Lane Wright
Filed under Diet
A heart rate monitor is an excellent gadget that can assist you in working out to your maximum potential. The information you garner from your heart rate monitor will help you assess your workouts. You can use this information to tailor your workout to best suit your fitness level and your goals.
First you should establish your resting heart rate. This is the measurement of your heart rate when you are completely rested and relaxed. The most effective way to get this measurement is to put on your heart rate monitor when you wake in the morning. This will ensure that no environmental or dietary factors are influencing your results.
You will also need to establish your resting heart rate. There are two easy calculations you can use. If you are sedentary you should subtract your age from 226 if you are a female, or subtract your age from 220…
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