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correct training, it is possible to delay rate by 10 to 20%, even when
the AT by being able to increase your acclimatised
ability to deal with the lactic acid for a • Biological variation can mean the
longer period of time or by pushing the heart rate varies from day to day by 2 CALORIES
AT higher. to 4 beats/minute
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The Red Line Zone 196 BPM Resting Heart Rate
Training in this zone will only be To determine your resting heart rate Matt’s heart rate monitor
possible for short periods. It effectively (RHR) is very easy. Find somewhere recorded that he burned
trains your fast twitch muscle fibres nice and quiet, lie down and relax. 630kcals during the entire
and helps to develop speed. This zone Position a watch or clock where you can match.
is reserved for interval running and only clearly see it whilst lying down. After 20
the very fit are able to train effectively minutes determine your resting pulse This would burn off:
within this zone. rate (beats/min). Use this value as your
Heart rate variations for a given RHR. • 200g Belgium Chocolate
intensity If you have a heart rate monitor then Haagen Dazs Ice Cream
put it on before you lie down. After the OR
A reduction in heart rate for a 20 minutes check the recordings and
given intensity is usually due to an identify the lowest value achieved. Use • Half a litre of white wine
improvement in fitness but a number of this value as your RHR. OR
other factors might explain why heart The heart is a muscle so with regular
rates can vary for a given intensity: exercise it will become larger and • One and a half litres of Stella
• Dehydration can increase the heart become more efficient as a pump. As Artois Lager
rate by up to 7.5% a result you will find your resting heart OR
• Heat and humidity can increase the rate gets lower so you will need to
herat rate by 10 beats/minute check your RHR on a regular basis (e.g. • Two and a half McDonald’s
• Altitude can increase the heart Monthly). burgers
hOW Far DO YOu thinK YOu run (Or WalK) DurinG a Game?
A. 11 Kilometres
B. 1 Kilometre Lloyd, Sussex University’s star striker wore a Dunlop pedometer for the duration of the
C. 4 Kilometres game. Analysis of the results showed that he ran 4km.
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