Heart and soul training is the workout this month. It’s called that because it benefits you in mind and body. Speaking of your mind… here’s a question. What’s the only maths formula you need in life?
220 – AGE = MAX HEART RATE
Once you know your maximum heart rate – purchase yourself a heart rate watch immediately (we recommend Garmin) and when working out use the following guidelines…
Level 1: Base Training
Keep your heart rate at 40-120bpm (beats per minute)
4-5 X times a week
Activities for 10-30 mins daily include:
Yoga
Walking a pet
Stretching
Meditation
Hiking
Level 2: Daily Functional Lifestyle Training
Keep your heart rate 120-150bpm
1-3 X times a week
Activities for 10-30 mins daily include….
Jogging
Cycling
Walking fast pace
Circuit training (steady pace)
Level 3: Athletic Training
Keep your heart rate 150 +
2 x a week
Activities for 10-30 mins daily include…
Weight training
Circuit training (fast)
Boxing
Tabata training
Interval training
Fartlek training
Rick Parcell
Strategic Intervention Coach