Thursday, September 26, 2013

Fit Tip Correction

OK!  So I don't do  math....

220-age
that sum x .60, etc


Mind
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Fit Tip

Trying to get the most bang for your buck in your workout?  Check your heart-rate!  I love a 30-45 min workout mid-week to insure that I get my workout in even when time is crunched.  You already know the answer:  HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training).  Keeping your hear-rate up is key but knowing when you've blown it out and when you're just (mentally) dragging is tough.  Swing by your favorite exercise shop and grab a heart-rate monitor or right now, go to amazon.com! 

Here's the math for hitting the sweet spot while training:  Your age-220
                                                                                            That sum x .60 (60 %)
                                                                                                            x . 70 (70%)
                                                                                                            x . 85 (85%)
Last but not least, crank it up to 95% for the final stretch!

This is my personal training goal 47-220= 173
                                                     173 x .60=104
                                                     173 x .70=121
                                                     173 x .85=149
                                                     173 x .95= 164

happy calculating-

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Fit Tip

Been shopping lately?  I've noticed that so many products now are created out of recycled (water) bottles.  Awesome!

Nike and Converse are now recycling worn-out tennis shoes.  Donate your kicks to the Nike-Reuse-A-Shoe program for repurposing to create sports surfaces including courts and tracks.  Most Nike stores provide a drop off.  Check out www.Nike.com for the nearest outlet.

Another great excuse for wearing out your running shoes!