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Just B : Personal Training NewsBeing a personal trainer often allows you to get some real insight into the latest fitness news. Sometimes it turns out that what you read in the papers isn't always the whole truth, especially when it comes to fitness, health nutrition and personal training While Just B Personal Training is definitely based in Putney and not fleet street, I have done my best to keep on top of all the latest health, fitness and nutrition news and to present it to you right here. Latest news:A focus on weight loss by personal trainers may not be healthy for clients - Times Daily - March 20th 2009 After a long workout, one may feel fatigued and worn out, while excited to have completed a whole 30 minutes to an hour of movement and exercise. Physical strength and weight loss may be good. But those are miniscule parts of exercise. Heart health is one of the most important aspects of total wellness, according to YMCA health and wellness director Cathy Turner. Read More >>> A healthy heart rate is a goal in itself - Canwest News Service - March 3rd 2009 It is not enough just to have a pulse these days. Now you need to know how fast your heart is beating. It is almost an obsession in the gym, where more people are wearing heart monitors when they exercise. They want to ensure they are in the zone training at the optimum heart rate to get the most effective workout. A less accurate way of finding your optimum heart rate or target heart rate is to subtract your age from 220 to get your maximum heart rate, then multiplying that number by 0.6 to get your lower exercise range and by 0.8 to get your higher exercise range. That is your zone. "Typically, the better shape you are in, the better cardiovascular fitness you have, the slower your heart rate at rest," says Dr. Evan Lockwood a cardiologist with the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute. "So while 60 to 100 beats per minute is normal for the average adult population, elite athletes can have heart rates in the high 40s or low 50s. They have such efficient hearts, their bodies only need 40 or 50 beats a minute to provide them with an adequate cardio input." Read More >>> Running Machine vs. Crosstrainer: Which machine really delivers? They're among the most popular pieces of fitness equipment, known for offering a great cardio workout that torches calories and builds muscle. Both the elliptical and the treadmill allow users to work out in a controlled environment while offering customized workouts, instant numeric feedback, and options for speed, incline and resistance. But when it comes down to it, how does the elliptical really compare to the treadmill? And is one better for you? Read More >>> |
