Jan 14, 2008 ABC News –
This just in from ABC News – “The way to get the most bang for your sweat is by using a heart monitor. The goal is to reach a breathing intensity where you can still carry on a conversation but with some difficulty, then note your heart rate at that level. Once you’ve found your zone stick with it for 30 to 40 minutes and you’ll maximize the number of calories and fat you’re burning on any piece of equipment.” The full article “Don’t Count on Calorie Counters – The Numbers You See on Your Exercise Machine Are Not an Exact Science” can be seen here
