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Originally Posted by saint72  Ok I got the Polar fs3 seems pretty good so thanks for the advice there Jock. I have managed to find 2 different formulas on heart rates but I am a bit confused which is the one I should be using.
Formula 1
220-35 x 0.65 = 120 bpm 65%
220-35 x 0.70 = 129 bpm 70%
Formula 2
Using this other formula I found you can see there is quite a difference.
(max - resting) x 0.65 + resting = 65%
(max - resting) x 0.70 + resting = 70%
for example we'll use my heart rates
my resting is 66 beats per minute
my max is 185 beats per minute
so
(185 - 66) x 0.65 + 66 = 143 bpm 65%
(185 - 66) x 0.70 + 66 = 149 bpm 70%
As you can see 2 very different results? be very greatful for any advice :crazy: |
Mate formulas like that are only a very rough guide and take no account of so many different factors.
If Fat-burning is your goal then stick with the first formula.
I have low intensity stuff and it's not for me, I don't get the results and the carry-over to the heart and lungs for an athelte is negliable.
I usually do my low-intensity training at between 150-160pm, I have 5g of Glutamine before hand and thats it.