I'm sure there have been endless questions about heart rates but here's another one, ha!
When I exercise I am rarely within my target zone. If I've been within my zone for 20 minutes during a workout it is largely due to the warm up/cool down/ab routines. Whenever I'm working out, whether it be cardio, AWT or pure strength training, I'm usually above my target zone. If I stay within my target zone I'm not hardly doing anything and feel like I've gotten no benefit from the workout. I feel I have to work hard, breath hard, sweat lots to get the greatest benefit of a workout. Now for the qustion: Do you actually burn more fat or gain more muscle or endurance by staying within your target zone? Am I working too hard and therefore hendering my success or shall I continue to push myself to my maximum?
Thanks for your help!
Tracy
When I exercise I am rarely within my target zone. If I've been within my zone for 20 minutes during a workout it is largely due to the warm up/cool down/ab routines. Whenever I'm working out, whether it be cardio, AWT or pure strength training, I'm usually above my target zone. If I stay within my target zone I'm not hardly doing anything and feel like I've gotten no benefit from the workout. I feel I have to work hard, breath hard, sweat lots to get the greatest benefit of a workout. Now for the qustion: Do you actually burn more fat or gain more muscle or endurance by staying within your target zone? Am I working too hard and therefore hendering my success or shall I continue to push myself to my maximum?
Thanks for your help!
Tracy