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(Example of %EMHR:
Tom is 30 years old.
Maximum Heart Rate: 220 – age 30 = 190 bpm.
His current heart rate measured at: 133 bpm.
133/190 = 70% is Tom’s “%EMHR.”
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Heart Rate Zones
Basic Zone – Range: 50% - 60% of maximum heart rate.
For fitness beginners on a low to moderate intensity program.
Exercising in this zone reduces blood pressure and
cholesterol.
Fat Burning Zone – Range: 60% - 70% of maximum heart rate.
Nearly all the calories burned are recruited from fats.
Exercising in this zone strengthens the cardiovascular
system.
Aerobic Zone – Range: 70% - 80% of maximum heart rate.
Reaching this zone requires more intense aerobic activity and
burns maximum calories from fat and carbohydrates.
Increased metabolism and elevated caloric burn are the
primary benefits.










