Metabolic Flexibility

Most people are aware of their own joint flexibility but often overlook cardiovascular flexibility.

Heart rate training consists of working within specific heart rate ranges. Ideally, the ranges you choose should be specific to the sport or activity you’re training for. Although, for the average person it is good to expand your functional range by training in each heart zone.

First you need to know your maximum heart rate. (220-Age is a rough estimate for max heart rate.)

Zone 1 - Very Light (about 60%)

Zone 2 - Light (60-70%)

Zone 3 - Moderate (70-80%)

Zone 4 - Hard (80-90%)

Zone 5 - Maximum (90-100%)

The next time you decide to exercise, pick up a heart rate monitor and start dosing time in each of these zones so you can develop a flexible cardiovascular system!