HR Flashcards
1
Q
what the average person HR, and how can it be increased
A
60-80 bpm
can be increases during exercise to allow more oxygen to the muscles
2
Q
heart rate max how do you calculate this
and how can you use this to find training zones
A
220 - age = HR max
e.g 220 -18 = 202
from this you can find training zones e.g 70%
HR/100 = X times by training zone
202/100 = 2.02 * 70 = 141.4
3
Q
To improve MAX HR what percentage of cardiovascular fitness do you need to work at
A
60 - 85%
4
Q
What is rate of perceived exertion
and what RPE will a footballer have compared to a triathlete.
A
This is an estimate to find out how hard an athlete is working on scare of 6-20
E.G RPE * 10 = HR
footballer may have 14 RPE whereas a iron man triathlete may have 19
