Physical Activity for Health and FitnessHuman Kinetics, 1999 - 367 pages |
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... heart rate's linear rela- tionship to oxygen consumption and energy ex- penditure . You can measure your heart rate by taking your carotid or radial pulse ( see figure 2.4 ) . When taking either your carotid or your radial pulse , count ...
... heart rate's linear rela- tionship to oxygen consumption and energy ex- penditure . You can measure your heart rate by taking your carotid or radial pulse ( see figure 2.4 ) . When taking either your carotid or your radial pulse , count ...
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... heart rate is most likely right around 200 , based on the 220 - your age formula . According to the ACSM exercise guide- lines ( see table 2.1 ) , you should be exercising at a heart rate of 55 % to 90 % of your maximal rate , which ...
... heart rate is most likely right around 200 , based on the 220 - your age formula . According to the ACSM exercise guide- lines ( see table 2.1 ) , you should be exercising at a heart rate of 55 % to 90 % of your maximal rate , which ...
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... heart rate training zone , I estimate the intensity of your workouts through the ratings of perceived exertion , □ estimate and evaluate your aerobic capacity , and □ estimate your physical activity level . Determine Your Heart Rate ...
... heart rate training zone , I estimate the intensity of your workouts through the ratings of perceived exertion , □ estimate and evaluate your aerobic capacity , and □ estimate your physical activity level . Determine Your Heart Rate ...
Contents
How much of health and fitness is related to heredity | 4 |
Cardiorespiratory Fitness | 17 |
Muscular Fitness | 45 |
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