Knowledge is power! Know your numbers to get a clear picture of where you are starting and where you need to be.
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| Target Heart Rate Calculator
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According to the ACSM, aerobic fitness can best be improved by
exercising at an intensity level between 60 to 90% of MHR (Maximum
Heart Rate) Participants just starting their workout program should
exercise at the lower end of the intensity range (60-79%). When this
level becomes less challenging (usually after three to six months),
they should gradually increase the exercise intensity to the middle
range (70-80%).
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Body Fat Calculator
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General Body-fat Percentage Categories
Women
Essential Fat: 10-12%
Athletes: 14-20%
Fitness: 21-24%
Acceptable: 25-31%
Obese: 32% and higher
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Men
Essential Fat: 2-4%
Athletes: 6-13%
Fitness: 14-17%
Acceptable: 18-25%
Obese: 25% and higher
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| Caloric Needs Calculator
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A safe rate of weight loss should be an average 1-2 pounds per week.
Women should not consume less than 1200 calories per day and men should
not eat less than 1500 calories.
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| Pace Calculator
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Interval (working at a higher
intensity followed by a recovery period) training is an excellent way
to increase endurance and power!
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| Nutritional Needs Calculator
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A personal food plan should
also take into account current eating habits, lifestyle, ethnicity and
culture, energy needs, any diet prescription related to medical
treatment and potential nutrient-drug interactions.
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Ideal Weight Calculator
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While it is
a good idea to know your ideal weight averages, it is best to go by
body fat percentages to reach your optimal fitness goals.
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