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realcdn · 06-22-2008, 07:28 PM

Here's one test, but I don't know the credentials of the person giving it:

Recovery Heart Rate

Aoife · 06-22-2008, 07:32 PM

I'm talking about an actual range and information about. Plus, it's a slightly different idea... it's not some 60-80% crap. It's, after warming up and going for a bit, go really hard for as long as you can (about 90%) and then stop. Record rate. 60 seconds record again. And then an analysis of what the numbers mean.

Bytsi · 06-22-2008, 07:50 PM

Simple guideline I once heard was that a drop of 30 beats or more in 60 seconds is good... so measure your HR and then recovery for 60 seconds, measure again. If it's 30 beats lower, you're doing well...

sidonia · 06-23-2008, 03:45 PM

Thanks guys!! I checked out all the links, and I am bringing a pad with me during my next interval workout so I can track all kinds of things. I am just really curious about my heart rate. I was reading somewhere (don't remember where) about how your recovery rate has to do directly with your mortality rate if you have heart disease or if it runs in your family. So, I decided to make sure if I'm doing cardio that it's the kind I need to keep my heart as healthy as I can! I'll post the results when I get to do it. Thank you for all the help tho!!!

sidonia · 06-23-2008, 03:51 PM

On another note…totally stressed out lately. My mother passed away in the summertime, and this year is going to be 5 years. It’s one of the reasons I’d really like to join the women’s challenge, because it’s notoriously my hardest time with food etc. I tend to get emotional and eat EVERYTHING that’s not nailed down…and it’s dangerous for me…so I really need to be accountable for everything in the summer!!!

When she passed, I ended up taking over responsibility for all of the things she used to do. I am the only child…and my dad was never much good at paying bills etc…so it kind of just shifted to me. Between him and my 91 yr old grandmother…I have a lot on my plate, and it’s been getting to me more lately. I’m sure it’s because summer is coming…but sometimes I just wanna run away and hide because there’s so much to do/think about. Sometimes I feel like I’m already in my 40’s with 2 kids…because dad and grandma need me for so many things. (I pay all their bills, taxes etc...and manage their $...not FUN!!!) Kinda makes me wonder how I’ll be able to manage actual kids of my own! I guess we’ll be able to do it…the hubby and I…but it freaks me out anyway!!!

Oh well…I am feeling stressed and I have a lovely cup of golden raspberries that have my name on them…so I’m off for my snack…sorry about the rant!!!

Aoife · 06-23-2008, 03:52 PM

Vague guidelines I've seen is that a fall of 30 is good. A fall of less than 12 is a problem. I came across something like the mortality rate in my search, at least the abstract for an article somewhere, maybe JSTOR (which I can't get to off campus) or something like that.

Still, it is another thing to track and hopefully see progress with.

The polar monitor we have (like the M51 or something) has a fit test where you lie still for a bit and it monitors your hr. I donno what all it uses, but it has somethign to do with your heart rate, and it's consistency. Kinda cool. I should find mine again. heh

sidonia · 06-23-2008, 04:02 PM

Hmmm...I wonder if my monitor does that.........we got a new one.....*going to check*

sidonia · 06-23-2008, 04:18 PM

Nope...I have th F6...oh well...but my resting heartrate is about 62-63...I guess that's good...

Aoife · 06-23-2008, 04:33 PM

sidonia · 06-23-2008, 09:24 PM

Ewww....I hates da carrotz...

sidonia · 06-23-2008, 09:37 PM

Totally addicted to lolcatz...totally Aoife's fault!!!

Aoife · 06-23-2008, 09:53 PM

Aoife · 06-23-2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidonia

Totally addicted to lolcatz...totally Aoife's fault!!!

Trust me, is wai moar funner on teh dark side.

UConnJulie · 06-24-2008, 08:12 AM

When you do lunges, don't think so much about lunging forward as much as lunging downward. Think more about bringing that back knee down to the floor and they won't hurt your knees as much.

As for sitting on a ball ... sure ... it helps some people and makes others hurt in other places!!

sidonia · 06-24-2008, 08:43 AM

sidonia · 06-24-2008, 01:00 PM

Rest day yesterday...I was tired as hell and needed a little tlc. I decided that since I went to the gym on Sunday for interval cardio that yesterday would be my day off. I used to do 2 days off...but I feel sluggish when I don't go...or don't move! So I go to make me feel good...8) Today is the trainer again...the routine has greatly improved and we've finally struck a balance. I still wanna talk to him about his not ever wanting to do deadlifts...maybe I need to be more specific about what my goals now are. I would like to keep losing weight slowly...and evenly...but I'd like to keep some muscle mass as I do it. Deadlifts can't hurt...especially RDLs...they are nice to my knees and work muscles that will help me. Anyway...I'll chat with him about it tonight...8)