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 [...]
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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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]