Exercise intensity

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Relationship between RPE and HR

An athlete can use their Rate of perceived exertion [RPE] to CALCULATE what their working heart rate should be or vice versa.

RPE X 10 = BPM

for example-12x10 = 120hr

Maximum heart rate

MAXIMUM heart rate is the highest number of our beats our heart can produce per minute .

for example -1] 220-16 = 204 bpm

2] 220-37 =183 bpm

TRAINING ZONES

Training zones are used to monitor the INTENSITY an athlete is completing a training session. Each training zone will improve specific types of FITNESS and ENERGY SYSTEMS.

Training zones are calculated using an athletes WORKING HEART RATE.

SPEED- 95 PERCENT TO 100 PERCENT

ANAEROBIC - 85 PERCENT TO 95 PERCENT

AEROBIC-60 PERCENT TO 85 PERCENT

RESTING HEART RATE -THE Number Beats per while minute resting.

for example-MHR = age of 19

220-19 = 201

201 divide 100 = 2.01

2.01 X 60 = 120.6

2.01 X 85 =170.85

120-170