Health Tips to Increase Cardiorespiratory Endurance and Regulate Heart Rate
The following are some health tips to increase your cardiorespiratory endurance and regulate heart rate to maintain good health. “A sound mind resides in a sound body”, as what the ancient Greeks believed which still applies today.
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
The ability to deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues, and to remove wastes, over sustained periods of time. Long runs and swims are among the methods employed in measuring this component.
Heart Rate Zone
Depending on your age, level of conditioning, and your fitness goals, you should train in a particular heart-rate zone. Beginners should try to elevate their heart rate to 50%-60% of their maximum while intermediates and advanced should shoot for 70%-85% of their max. The higher your heart rate, the more calories you will burn and the more fit you can become. To figure your maximum heart rate, simply subtract your age from 220. For example, if you’re 30 years old, you would have a maximum heart rate of 190. To work at 70% of your maximum heart rate, you would shoot for a heart rate of approximately 133 beats per minute (0.7 x 190). You can also count bpm (beats per minute) in 10-second increments and then multiply by six.
6 Responses so far to "Health Tips to Increase Cardiorespiratory Endurance and Regulate Heart Rate"
November 8th, 2008 at 2:43 am
Dumaan lang dito Fren..bago ba eto? Nice trivias. Have a blessed weekend Fren.
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November 8th, 2008 at 3:44 am
Joy,
Matagal na fren pero di ko naa-update. Nakatiwangwang to for more than 3 months.
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November 8th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Aba! Jess, ako naman ang nagulat sa bagong site mo. Dagdag na naman ito sa mga raket mo, hehee! I used to do easy exercise and training but it’s hard to do now when time is not enough.
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November 8th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Mhy,
I always find time to do some exercises especially now that stress on me is too much. Simple and light exercises will do just fine. Walking is a good way to increase cardiorespiratory endurance and regulate heart rate. A kilometer of walking will be very good for your health. You may do it once a day or once ever other day.
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November 8th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Kapag may fever ba, tumataas heart rate? Last week kasi noong may fever ako my heart rate was higher than normal, so medyo natakot ako, haha.
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November 8th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Amor,
That’s just normal fren. You see, when we get sick, our body functions like our heart rates are altered. Usually the increase in heart rate during fever is a sign that your heart is working harder to compensate for the higher amount of oxygen needed by your body when you are not well. Our blood carries oxygen throughout the whole body so the heart should pump more blood to sustain the oxygen requirements of our systems.
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