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or tightness in your chest, an irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath or you feel faint or have any discomfort when you exercise STOP. Consult your physician before continuing. Remember every workout should begin with
Cool down: Slow and Relaxed Exercise
The
Monitoring Your Heart Rate
To obtain the greatest cardiovascular benefits from your exercise workout, it is important to work within your target heart rate zone. The American Heart Association (AHA) defines this target as
Your maximum heart rate may be roughly calculated by subtracting your age from 220. Your maximum heart rate and aerobic capacity naturally decreases as you age. This may vary from one person to another, but use this number to find your approximate effective target zone. For exam- ple, the maximum heart rate for an average 40
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