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Marathon Training with Heart Rate

NuMetrex.com — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:17:37 GMT

Marathons lure a challenge to our minds, bodies, and spirits. Whatever our purpose of running- competition, health, enjoyment, self-discovery- the marathon embodies the reasons why runners run. A heart rate monitor can serve as a powerful training tool for a marathon when used to manage training progression.

Use a Heart Rate Monitor to Get Your Kids Moving!

NuMetrex.com — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:17:20 GMT

One of the best ways to get children interested in physical fitness and health is to enable them to observe their own physiology via a heart rate monitor. Ray Browning shares some tips and techniques for parents to use heart rate monitoring to encourage movement and play that their kids will enjoy.

"Sensible" Group Cycling: Teaching Indoor Cycle Classes Using Heart Rate Monitors, Part 2

NuMetrex.com — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:57:40 GMT

Want to take your indoor cycle classes to a whole new level? Not just with music, cadence, or sweat, but with knowledge and improved fitness? Try adding heart rate monitor technology and education to your classes. In this article (Part 2), Dr. Alinda Perrine shows how instructors how to use the Anchor Method of heart rate monitoring for gropu cycling.

I exercise for 30 mins daily 5 days a week. I also walk 30mins after the other workout. Some days I feel so tired and I am so hungry. I also seem to gain or stay steady in weight. What should I do different?

NuMetrex.com — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:57:09 GMT

"Sensible" Group Cycling: Teaching Indoor Cycle Classes Using Heart Rate Monitor, Part 1

NuMetrex.com — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:26:29 GMT

Are you a seasoned cycle instructor or new to the cycle trainer world? Regardless of your level of training, you can use heart rate monitors to create better cycle classes and improve fitness. This article, part 1 of 2, focuses on the Elementary Method of using heart rate for directional cueing and observation.

How to Use a Heart Rate Monitor for Interval Training

NuMetrex.com — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:17:52 GMT

Interval workouts can build mental toughness and improve physical performance. In this article, Dr. Alinda Perrine explains the four zones of interval training with a heart rate monitor, with interval set directions and examples.

Treadmill Trekking With a Heart Rate Monitor

NuMetrex.com — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:05:59 GMT

Heart Rate Training with a Treadmill:
Using a heart rate monitor can help you direct and evaluate your treadmill workout. Treadmill workouts based on time and/or pace are not always synonymous with outdoor workouts, which often yield higher heart rates. Train with a heart rate monitor to make sure you get the most out of your workout time.

Rate, Not Pace: How a Heart Rate Monitor Can Improve Your Performance

NuMetrex.com — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:03:30 GMT

Traditionally, athletes have used time, pace, or speed as the sole units of measurement to indicate their accomplishment in athletic events. Alinda Perrine discusses why heart rate offers a better method of feedback to reach your goals, both on race day and in training.

How do I use my heart rate monitor to measure my fitness?

NuMetrex.com — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:07:22 GMT

As a coach, I gather data on each client or athlete. This data provides “point in time” information — a benchmark. When you compare your benchmarks over time, you can track your fitness.

Monitor Heart Rate to Achieve Weight Loss Goals

NuMetrex.com — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:24:00 GMT

A heart rate monitor is a valuable tool for anyone who is trying to lose weight.