Karvonen Theory: Target heart rate for exercise

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Karvonen Theory Target heart rate for exercise
L.H.S. 9th Grade Physical Education
Name_________________ Date__________
Period_______ Age_________
Before you stand up in the morning take your
pulse for one minute and count the number of
breaths you take for another minute. Record the
numbers below. Do this for a total of three
separate mornings. Morning 1_____ Morning
2_____ Median______ Morning 3_____
From your recorded data set, which number is the
median number? Write it on the line. That number
is your Resting Heart Rate or RHR. Median Number
______RHR

• Now visit http//www.briancalkins.com/HeartRate.ht
  m
• Follow the directions to determine your Target
  Heart Rate Zone
• Must Enter an age of AT LEAST 15 YEARS OLD,
  otherwise, calculations will not work
• Enter your
• Lower Pulse Limit (60) __________
• Upper Pulse Limit (85) __________
• When you exercise, you should maintain your
  Exercise Heart Rate or EHR between your
• lower and upper limit for 20-45 minutes, 3-5
  times per week, in order to maintain or
• improve your cardiorespiratory endurance.

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