Training Heart Rate Questions


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Training Heart Rate

1. A general rule of thumb for establishing the target zone for training was given in class. However, there is a way to establish your personal target zone. This method can be seen on the
Target heart rate handout. What is your personal target zone heart rate. Use the THR sheet. Show your work.



2. What would your target zone be if you were 45 years old? Use your own resting heat rate. Show your work on the back of this page and circle your answer.





3. Compare your target zone heart rate you calculated with the average of 140. Is your threshold higher, lower, or about the same?





4. Compare your target zone heart rate you calculated for a 45 year old. Is your threshold higher, lower, or about the same?



5. What conclusion can you draw about the target zone heart rate and increasing age?


Look back at the HR you achieved on the activities. Think about your normal daily activities.
6. Do you achieve the target zone HR during a normal day's activities?
Yes-- No---

If yes, what activities produce this heart rate?


If no, What could you do different to achieve your target heart rate.



7. In order to gain the maximum benefits from aerobic exercise, a person needs to keep in their target range for a minimum of how many minutes?




8. Name at least three benefits of exercise?




9. In order to gain from aerobic exercise, what is the minimum number of days a week a person should exercise?





10. What is target Zone heart rate?




11. What two factors determine your target Zone heart rate?




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