Monitor Calorie Burn

The simple fact is that that harder we exercise, the more benefit we gain from our workouts. Of course, the harder we workout, the faster our heart beats. That is where much of the benefit of exercise comes. We work our heart to make it a better functioning and healthier organ. The problem is that we need to know how hard our heart is working. Not only do we want our heart rate to increase as we workout to achieve maximum benefits from our exercise, but we do not want to over work the heart. This is where the heart rate monitor comes in. As you become fitter, the heart needs to work less to move the blood around your body. Most fitness experts say "Effective aerobic conditioning requires that you maintain your heart rate at the proper intensity level for at least 20 minutes per workout". However, if your heart rate is too high, your exercise can become counter effective. For beginners, it is important not to push too hard. You do not want your heart beat to exceed the most beneficial upper limit of more than 85% more than your normal heart rate.

This article is written by Muna Wa Wanjiru