How do you figure maximum training capacity?

[sue320]

I was looking over an old post about Freestyle and in it was a link. I followed the link to read "Tips to Get Best Results from..." and #2 was "Train at 70-75% of your maximum training capacity to avoid overtraining (use moderate weights)".

How does one figure their maximum training capacity?

Thanks in advance,
Sue<><

 

[Mckmain]

IMHO, the best way is with a Heart rate monitor. There are many types. I have always used Polar and their website is at http://www.polarusa.com/ good luck......Carole

 

[rcook]

Sue, I don't know if you seen the web site that scm/susan posted last week or not about Freestyle Training, it is about a woman name Geri, anyway she is now a Freestyle Trainer, and she would answer your quesitons. Email her at [email protected] ... HTH .... Rhonda :7

also that website if you want to see her story is www.bodybuilding.com/fun/gideons12.htm .......

 

[rcook]

Hi Sue ...
If this posts twice, well then it just does, after posting the first one I didn't see where it showed up, so I am reposting...
Well Sue, I don't know if you seen the web site that scm/ susan posted last week on Freestyle Training, very good story, heres the web site www.bodybuilding.com/fun/gideons12.htm ... you can email Geri at [email protected] she would answer your questions, she is now a Freestyle Trainer...... HTH have a good day Rhonda :7

 

[sue320]

Thanks Rhonda-I appreciate that info!

I did check her site out but never thought about asking her this question.

Sue<><

 

[icklemoley]

I think actually you’ll find that what is meant by 75% is actually your 75% 12 rep max weight. This has nothing to do with heart rate training as I have the book LBS and it says use a weight that is approximately 75% of your 12-rep max. So (guessing) if you can bicep curl 30lbs for 12 reps you would use 22 ½ lbs. This is to avoid over training so that you never go “all out” on the weights, as you will be weight training on a daily basis.

 

[sue320]

Thank you! That was exactly the info. that I was searching for.

Sue<><

 

[icklemoley]

You're welcome! W x

 

[Mckmain]

My apologies....anytime I hear "maximun training" I always think about a HR monitor.......Carole