Trainer :: 60-70 % of maximum heart-rate
Perfect for improving and maintaining fitness. Even reasonable effort develops the heart and lungs effectively, training for a minimum of 30 minutes at least three times a week. To improve your condition still further, increase either frequency or effort, but not both at the same time!
Active trainer :: 70-80 % of maximum heart-rate
Exercise at this level suits only the fittest and presupposes long- endurance workouts.
Rest is as important as exercise in a fitness programme. If you for instance exercise conscientiously for three weeks, it’s good to make the following week a little lighter.
HOW TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF TO CONTINUE?
It’s easy to start exercising and even easier to stop! In order to reach the goals you have set, you’ll need to keep finding the motivation to continue so you achieve your ultimate goal:
::Set yourself realistic targets.
::Progress
::Keep a fitness diary and write down your progress.
::Change your way of exercising from time to time.
::Use your imagination.
::Learn
You know yourself best so find the motivation from inside. Don’t make exercising too big an issue and your first goal is simply to make a habit of getting exercise. Only when regular exercise feels natural should you set fresh goals.
One important aspect of your training is versatility. Varying your training exercises different muscle groups and helps maintain
motivation.
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