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Hi Kim
I've heard a lot about high intensity training lately, where you work at high intensity for 1 minute followed by 1 minute of lower intensity for approximately 10 cycles. Is there a heart rate goal for the high intensity portion of the training?
Thanks!
Hi Jan-
There could be a heart rate goal if you or a trainer wanted to define one for yourself. With a heart rate goal, you would work at a higher intensity level in an attempt to reach a higher heart rate, perhaps 80% max. However, I HIGHLY recommend a doctor's approval if you have any health conditions or risk factors at all AND a trainer's specific recommendation for what your heart rate goal should be. I offer phone coaching if you are interested in that.
I hope this helps, thanks for the question.
Kim Farmer
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist
www.milehighfitness.com
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Kim Farmer
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I can answer questions related to aerobic conditioning, resistance training, toning up, weight loss, nutrition, and using proper form.
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6 years as a personal trainer and group exercise instructor. Owner of Mile High Fitness, LLC. Corporate fitness and wellness services and in home and online personal training services. Two-time State Open Champion in tennis and author of two books and several published articles. www.milehighfitness.com www.milehighfitness.com/fitnessmatters
Organizations
Governor's Council for Physical Activity, IDEA Health And Fitness Organization, Colorado Black Women for Political Action, North Metro Chamber of Commerce, Denver Chamber of Commerce, Northglenn Parks and Recreation Advisory Council
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Primetime for Seniors, Physicalhealthandfitnessarticles.net, ezinearticles.net, African American Voices, Urban Spectrum
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Certified by ACE (American Council on Exercise) and AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America).
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many
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