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Rick's Fitness/Health Goals
Razor X:
It's hard not to exceed your limit when they've restricted you to maximum heart rate of 140. I was on the elliptical today and during the 3 minute cooldown period at the end, I watched my heartrate drop from 172. I wanted to see how much I had to slow down to get to 140, and I really had to concentrate to keep it there. If my mind drifted for a moment, the heart rate started going back up. I'm sure once you're on your own you can push yourself a little harder. You don't have half-kill yourself but you can probably do more than what they've let you do and still be at a moderate pace.
schro:
Hey Rick, I would think that concentrating on duration of exercise might be of more benefit to you rather than intensity. Maybe treadmill or elliptical at a lower intensity level for a longer period of time as opposed to sprints on the treadmill or bursts on the ellipticals.
I went on a 7 mile run this morning at a leisurely 9:45 pace and got a great workout. Granted, everyone's fitness level is different, but I think you get the picture where I'm coming from.
SLYinKC:
--- Quote from: schro on December 17, 2007, 09:11:58 PM ---Hey Rick, I would think that concentrating on duration of exercise might be of more benefit to you rather than intensity. Maybe treadmill or elliptical at a lower intensity level for a longer period of time as opposed to sprints on the treadmill or bursts on the ellipticals.
I went on a 7 mile run this morning at a leisurely 9:45 pace and got a great workout. Granted, everyone's fitness level is different, but I think you get the picture where I'm coming from.
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That's exactly what I've been trying to learn to do.
SLYinKC:
I just realized that it had been awhile since I had posted any updates. Last Friday I went to my last Cardiac Rehab session. Now it is time to make a go of it on my own. I got lots of good advice from my rehab sessions. Probably the most valuable thing I got from the rehab sessions was a sense of being able to listen to my body and I got a feel for what it is doing and when I am getting into my "target" heart rate range. I also learned some things about what to look for when I'm trying to eat more healthy.
I have a couple of pieces of exercise equipment at home and some weights. I'm going to try get on a consistent routine of 4 - 6 times per week of sessions of 30 - 40 minutes. This is my "goal" and it may be a little challenging as this first part of the year is my "busy season" at work. It should be interesting because when I get busy, I tend to eat alot of fast food.
Also, Timmj and Warhawk are also helping me by getting a little challenge going to see who can be the first to take off 10 lbs. So, my fitnes/Health goals are still going forward.
Razor X:
--- Quote from: SLYinKC on January 01, 2008, 07:51:33 PM --- This is my "goal" and it may be a little challenging as this first part of the year is my "busy season" at work. It should be interesting because when I get busy, I tend to eat alot of fast food.
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This is where planning your meals ahead of time will serve you well. Bring plenty of things to snack on -- those baby carrots can be a lifesaver. Apples and oranges are also good. Keep some Healthy Choice turkey and string cheese in the fridge at work for when you need some protein. If you make it a point to have healthy and convenient choices on hand at all times, it's a great help in keeping you away from the fast food.
Remember, if God didn't make it, don't eat it!
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