First thing you must do to complete a marathon is cardio!
To figure your heart rate use the following.
The Karvonen Formula is a mathematical formula that helps you determine your target heart rate zone. The formula involves using your maximum heart rate (MHR) minus your age to come up with a target heart rate range (which is a percentage of your MHR). Staying within this range will help you work most effectively during your cardio workouts.
Below is an example of the Karvonen formula for a 23 year old person with a resting heart rate of 65 beats per minute (*to get your resting heart rate, take your pulse for one full minute when you first wake up in the morning or after you've resting for a while). This formula also includes an updated calculation of maximum heart rate (the previous formula was 220 - age, which has now been shown to be inaccurate):
206.9 - (0.67 x 23 (age)) = 191
191 - 65 (resting heart rate) = 126
126 * 65% (low end of heart rate zone) OR 85% (high end) = 82 OR 107
82 + 65 (resting heart rate) = 147
107 + 65 (rhr) = 172
The target heart rate zone for this person would be 147 to 172
The Peak 8 routine it will quickly raise your heart rate 8 times for very short bursts, with a cooling down period in between. Ideally you’ll be sprinting or cycling full throttle for 30 seconds with a 90 second cool down in between each outburst.
This is the fastest way to lose fat and build muscle in the body. Peak 8 actually stimulates the growth hormone in the body. I encourage you to visit Dr Mercola’s site to learn more about Peak 8 fitness because I personally feel that it is one of the best ways to exercise, especially considering the speed at which you can lose fat and build muscle.
I highly recommend you read this article and watch the videos on the page. It will give you all the information you need to know about Peak 8 – Flood Your Body With This “Youth Hormone” In Just 20 Minutes
What you eat after Peak 8 training does matter
It’s recommended that you do not eat sugar or carbohydrate for 2 hours after the Peak 8 exercise because these foods can impact the release of the growth hormone in the body. The link is below
http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2010/11/13/phil-campbell-on-peak-8-exercises.aspx
Check the following links
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/weight-loss-program-walk-run
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/expert-advice-beginners-running-tips
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/start-running-0
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/weight-loss-success-story-7
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/weight-training-tips
Hey thanks so much! I studied all about heart rate zones however havn't been diligent with it. That will change.
I 'm def going to check out that Peak 8 training, I've never heard of it before sounds like just what I need.
Appreciate it!
I've been doing it for a long time and wouldn't do cardio any other way!
I read your journal, do you know if you're expecting?
No,I guess that was a false alarm, thank Goodness!!!
I still don't understand what was going on with my body at that time...it was so bizarre and out of the ordinary. I hope I'm not stupid enough to have to worry like that again...