Some training questions...

[cher36]

I was wondering what my target heart rate should be when i'm on the 'mill.
Also, i'd like to really shape up my shoulders. They are genetic disasters. Sort of a downward slope , very narrow and no def to them. What dbell exercises could I do to really build up the top outer edge of them (unsure of muscle name) ??? I have been doing front raises(7 lb), lateral raises, arnold presses(10lbs), rear flies(have trouble withthese)
Thanks!

 

[necia]

Hi Cher,

Check out www.exrx.net

I'm willing to bet they have the answer to your questions.

Necia

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Target heart rate will depend on age and goals....plus, your present condition.

SHoulder builder - OH Press with barbell or dumbbells, dumbbell lateral raises, clean and press.

 

[Sassy69]

As far as your heartrate, don't get hung up on those monitors that are on the cardio machines. You can get your own personal heart monitor & track what works for you & your body. But generally a guideline for "effort" on the machines if you are doing steady-state cardio, you shouldn't be able to hold a talking conversation while you are doing it. If you are doing interval training, you should feel like you ran a sprint after each interval.

 

[cher36]

My treadmill doesn't have a heart monitor. I just want to make sure i am working at the right rate to do the most work. I was just gonna take my pulse for 30 sec and dbl while on the mill. I tried it yesterday and it was 136 I believe. Age=36 goals=lotsa tummy fat loss,some overall fat loss

 

[*Bunny*]

My treadmill doesn't have a heart monitor. I just want to make sure i am working at the right rate to do the most work. I was just gonna take my pulse for 30 sec and dbl while on the mill. I tried it yesterday and it was 136 I believe. Age=36 goals=lotsa tummy fat loss,some overall fat loss

When I do a quick pulse check to make sure I'm in the zone, take your pulse for 6 seconds then add a zero to that number


***courtesy of Shadow***

 

[cher36]

Kewl! Ok I will!!
thanks!