Heart Rate Flashcards
Target Heart Rate
the percentage of your maximum heart rate where you exercise and burn calories most efficiently
How much should your heart rate be during exercise?
Your heart rate should be between 160 and 180 BPM when exercising.
On average, what should a healthy person’s resting heart rate be?
On average a healthy person’s resting heart rate should be between 60 and 80 BPM.
During physical activity how long do you want to be in your target heart rate?
During physical activity you want to be in your target heart rate for a minimum of 10 to 20 minutes.
Why should you not exceed you MHR during exercise?
You should not exceed your MHR during exercise because it puts a lot of stress on your heart which is dangerous for your health.
What does the heart rate strap tell us?
The heart rate straps tell how much time students spend in their THR and calories burned after a workout.
BPM of the Grey Zone
119 and below
BPM of the Blue Zone
120 to 139
BPM of the Green Zone
140 to 159
BPM of the Gold Zone
160 to 179
BPM of the Red Zone
180 and above
Resting Heart Rate
your heart rate while completely at rest 60 to 80 BPM
What is the risk of having a resting heart rate over 80?
People with resting heart rates over 80 have a greater risk of heart attacks
*Regular aerobic exercise will decrease resting HR’s
Maximum Heart Rate
the fastest your heart can beat
formula- 220-age= MAX HR
Target Heart Rate (BPM)
the ideal heart rate at which to workout at (140 to 180) BPM
