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Fat Burning Zone – NOT the Way to Lose Fat!

You’ve been deceived! Why are all those people who are exercising in the ‘fat zone’ not losing weight?

Because it’s a myth!

Here’s how it all started… when we are at rest we burn more fat to carb for energy (our body burns a mixture of glucose and fatty acids for energy throughout the day), and as [...]

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What is Vo2 MAX?

Vo2 Max refers to the maximal oxygen uptake and is expressed in milliliters per kilogram of body weight per minute (ml.kg.min). It is the essential tool for determining a persons energy expenditure at any given effort level.

This means when you know a persons Vo2 Max and you know what to do with it, you can [...]

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Buying a Heart Rate Monitor

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As you might know, I am a strong advocate of using a heart rate monitor. If you want to get your exercise intensity accurate, you must use one. It is like a speedometer for your body.

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Here Are 3 Simple Tips When Deciding What Heart Rate Monitor To Get

1. Unless you are an athlete wanting the [...]

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Should I Use a Heart Rate Monitor?

I always recommend the use of a good heart rate monitor when exercising. It is like wearing a speedometer that indicates how hard your body is working.

However not everybody can use them. Here is a recent post I wrote covering this area http://joinjj.com/does-your-health-status-and-medication-effect-your-heart-rate/

If you have any questions regarding the use of heart rate monitors, please [...]

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Does Your Health Status and Medication Effect Your Heart Rate?

Am I exercising at the right level?
Are the heart rate / exercise intensity charts accurate?
Do my medications effect my heart rate?

During the Precision Heart Rate Training Plan JJ uses a heart rate monitor to provide feedback on how hard her body is working, recovery levels and so on. This provides invaluable feedback and ensures every workout is [...]

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