How to Calculate Heart Rate
How do you calculate what your heart rate needs to be during a cardio session to maximize fat lose. I typically have been getting on the treadmill and going as hard as I can. Somebody told me that is incorrect and that after a certain level you are defeating the purpose and start to burn muscle as well. I just wanted to know basically what your heart rate needs to be to burn the most fat during cardio. I remember there being a formula for this but cannot remember what it was.
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Re: How to Calculate Heart Rate
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Originally posted by BigD
How do you calculate what your heart rate needs to be during a cardio session to maximize fat lose. I typically have been getting on the treadmill and going as hard as I can.
There is a good formula designed by the Cooper Institued that takes into consideration your personal fitness level, and if you want it pm me and I'll explain it, but for a simple figure
Men 205-half your age is maximum heart rate and then take 60-70 % of that.
The key here is FAT burning. Yes you can go harder and still burn a lot of fat but you'll tire more easily and you'll burn a lot more glycogen as well.