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2. If your training program is focused on improving how well your heart and lungs work together to supply oxygen your body during exercise, what health related factor are you targeting? (1 point)
Coordination
Cardiovascular efficiency
Muscular strength
Agility
3. Body composition is best defined as: (1 point)
How much you weigh compared to your height
How much of your body consists of fat compared to lean muscle and bone
How much you weigh in pounds compared to your goal weight
How much endurance and balance your body is capable of
4. A ____________ resting heart rate indicates a strong, high level of cardiovascular health. (1 point)
High
Low
180 bpm
150 bpm
5. Which of the answers below best describes step tests. (1 point)
Step tests are used to determine flexibility
Step tests are used to determine your cardiovascular health, they need to be performed by a health professional
Step tests are used to determine muscular strength in your lower body, it is a test you can conduct yourself
Step tests can be performed without the assistance of a healthcare professional and do not require special equipment. They are used to determine cardiovascular fitness
6. Which statement below best describes the factors that should be considered before starting a new training program? (1 point)
Present fitness level, present health, medical history, and previous fitness programs
Weight training, endurance training, and cardiovascular work
Present fitness level, affordability, hiring a personal trainer, joining a gym
Present health, medical history, present fitness level and appropriate attire

Im 5’10 weigh 142 lbs and am 18 yrs old.
I eat healthy and exercise regularly (weight training 3x’s week, cardio activity 3-5x’s a week) ok so this doesn’t happen when I do weight training only when I do cardio and aerobic activity. it takes me like 20-25 mins to get my heart rate going at about 140-150 bpm but then once I get there its like something happens. I feel like I could go forever but I occasionally get dizzy and my heart rate lowers. I haven’t monitored it but it has happened a few times and its getting more common and I was just curious as to whats going on. (also I don’t really sweat during exercise, however I do immediately following)I know that dizziness and delusional is a sign of severe dehydration but I don’t think that is the problem because I had 20 oz. of water with breakfast(I usually exercise about an hour or so after breakfast), 16 oz. of low calorie G2 before exercise and 15 oz. of water during exercise. I just don’t know what the problem is. any help?

After running usually but sometimes even in an endurance workout my body gets very itchy. It usually starts when my heart rate gets around 130 and I begin to sweat. I was told it was the cotton shirt I was wearing, but even shirtless I still get itchy and have to stop. I did some research and most people relate this to poor fitness level and muscle stress, although I have been weight training for about 2 years (4 days per week) and have 6% body fat. How do I make it stop?

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I’ve been exercising for 2 weeks now for at least 40 minutes a day –15 minutes on the stair master and 30-60 minutes on elipticals. I was told there was little use in weight training before I shave off the fat by doing cardio so I focus on cardio. I have a heart rate monitor that tells me my heart rate is about 175-185 per session for the whole duration. I am 225lbs and 21 years old. I write down a log of every calorie I eat. According to my BMR, my body ingests 2200 per day for maintenance so I shaved off 600 each day to lose at least 1lb of fat per week. I drink at least 64 oz of water a day. I am at a loss for words because I have been putting a lot of effort into this diet and exercise plan. So far I have only lost 1lb. What is going on?

I have been on a health plan for about four months now. I am trying to lose weight and so far have been successfull by exercise and using weight-watchers ( I’ve lost 32lbs!). But for the last month and a half now I havent droped a pound. I want to start counting calories instead of weight watchers ( to mix things up a little). Can any one help me figure out how many calories I need and if on my non active days I need to change how many calories I consume?
Current weight : 195
Height: 5’10
Sex: F
Exercise : 55 minutes of high intensity interval cardio training
20 minutes stair stepper : 4 miles 180 calories burned
15 minutes jogging : 1.25 miles Av.speed 5.8 calories burned 200
20 minutes eliptical : 1.50 miles calories burned 145
Weight training : 45 minutes I usually burn about 300 cals doing this. I dont want to go through all of the diffrent exercies I do it takes to long.
I use a heart rate monitor to measure my heart rate and calories burned it has my weight,age and height programed into it..and a chest strap for accuracy.
When I get home Im usually clean the house a little and spend the rest of the day doing homework and taking care of kids.
I do this 5 days a week and take a break on saturday and sunday.
Can anyone help me figure out how many calories I should be consuming to lose weight and if I need to change that number on the days im sedentary?
Thanks for all your help !

If I’m starting from scratch, never been a runner/jogger and have a good pair of running shoes and a heart rate monitor, will jogging/running produce weigh loss combined w/a good diet?

Just a little background, want to lose 50+ lbs, generally in good shape but I know running will kill me in the beginning. Just want to run a mile without stopping, and in a decent amount of time as my secondary goal. Should I try this or stick only to weight training to shed pounds?

When I asked my doctor about weight training, she suggested to not lift anything heavier than 20lbs. That just seems ridiculous to me. I am naturally strong for a woman, and have been lifting heavy for over 10 years. I do plan to go a bit lighter, but limiting myself to 20 lbs would be a wast of time at the gym on most exercises for me.

Has anyone else lifted as usual, or close to during pregnancy? Don’t you think monitoring your heart rate, breathing correctly and being controlled should allow you to lift heavier than 20lbs?
I’m 6 weeks right now. I have had no bleeding thus far. I keep my HR under 140, and average is about 125. I’ve switched to mostly machines too.

Im within normal weight range for my height. I rejoined my gym in early April and since then, have gone up 4 pounds…I workout an hour cardio within my target heart range and do weight training and ab work for about 1/2 hour as laid out by a trainer. I burn about 700-800 calories according to my heart rate monitor…I consume 1250-1500 calories per day, a clean eating diet, no processed foods or white flours/sugars. HELP!!! I also notice that my abdominal area SEEMS more flabby…what the heck am I doing wrong???

Ok so right now im 5"10 in height, weight 180lbs, and 21 years old.

My bodyfat percentage is a little under 12% and im trying to get it too 6-8%.

RIght now here is my weight training/cardio schedule… I jog 6 days a week at a low/moderate pace for 6 miles every day. A personal trainer told me id be burning about 60% fat, 1% protein, and 39% sugar at the pace im going at according to heart rate monitors, that sound like the correct zone?

I also weight train 5-6 times a week doing biceps/back, triceps, and chest/shoulders on different days (also abs/legs twice a week).

My questions are, should i always eat when im hungry? I recently just lost about >10% bodyfat (in the past 6 months) and gained mostly muscle (i lost only like 8 lbs lol) and im trying to become a fitness model now! My abs are finally showing (in the right light) and im really happy (never accomplished this before).

Ive been doing cardio all this time with muscle building but it seems the results are REALLY slow and im doing this 100% naturally, so no creatine/andro invovled, just high protein basically.

I just want to know if this routine will work to burn 4% bodyfat, and cause me to gain about 5-10 lbs of muscle. Its just been so slow the past month now and im not really losing much noticeable bodyfat anymore (ya just when my abs start showing). Any advice on what to do differently?

Any helps appreciated and i know this was a long post so thanks in advance!

Ok so right now im 5"10 in height, weight 180lbs, and 21 years old.

My bodyfat percentage is a little under 12% and im trying to get it too 6-8%.

RIght now here is my weight training/cardio schedule… I jog 6 days a week at a low/moderate pace for 6 miles every day. A personal trainer told me id be burning about 60% fat, 1% protein, and 39% sugar at the pace im going at according to heart rate monitors, that sound like the correct zone?

I also weight train 5-6 times a week doing biceps/back, triceps, and chest/shoulders on different days (also abs/legs twice a week).

My questions are, should i always eat when im hungry? I recently just lost about >10% bodyfat (in the past 6 months) and gained mostly muscle (i lost only like 8 lbs lol) and im trying to become a fitness model now! My abs are finally showing (in the right light) and im really happy (never accomplished this before).

Ive been doing cardio all this time with muscle building but it seems the results are REALLY slow and im doing this 100% naturally, so no creatine/andro invovled, just high protein basically.

I just want to know if this routine will work to burn 4% bodyfat, and cause me to gain about 5-10 lbs of muscle. Its just been so slow the past month now and im not really losing much noticeable bodyfat anymore (ya just when my abs start showing). Any advice on what to do differently?

Any helps appreciated and i know this was a long post so thanks in advance!

Ok so right now im 5"10 in height, weight 180lbs, and 21 years old.

My bodyfat percentage is a little under 12% and im trying to get it too 6-8%.

RIght now here is my weight training/cardio schedule… I jog 6 days a week at a low/moderate pace for 6 miles every day. A personal trainer told me id be burning about 60% fat, 1% protein, and 39% sugar at the pace im going at according to heart rate monitors, that sound like the correct zone?

I also weight train 5-6 times a week doing biceps/back, triceps, and chest/shoulders on different days (also abs/legs twice a week).

My questions are, should i always eat when im hungry? I recently just lost about >10% bodyfat (in the past 6 months) and gained mostly muscle (i lost only like 8 lbs lol) and im trying to become a fitness model now! My abs are finally showing (in the right light) and im really happy (never accomplished this before).

Ive been doing cardio all this time with muscle building but it seems the results are REALLY slow and im doing this 100% naturally, so no creatine/andro invovled, just high protein basically.

I just want to know if this routine will work to burn 4% bodyfat, and cause me to gain about 5-10 lbs of muscle. Its just been so slow the past month now and im not really losing much noticeable bodyfat anymore (ya just when my abs start showing). Any advice on what to do differently?

Any helps appreciated and i know this was a long post so thanks in advance!
Jeff, as i do appreciate your answer, its wrong.

While its true your muscles need nutrients to grow… you dont seem to understand the basics of cardiovascular exercise.

Running at 60% of your max heart rate is FUELED 60% by FAT (directly from your fat tissue), its not calories that get burned… so… ya…. you should really stop telling people that.

On top of tracking my outdoor fitness (bike/jogs) I’d like to have a graph of my indoor heart rate when weight training and using the elliptical. It would be nice to track so I can make sure I am keeping my heart rate up, but not high. Ultimately I’d like to save all this data so I can check previous work outs. I don’t have the device yet however it’s on it’s way in the mail.

I just got done jogging 1 mile which took 9 min 13 sec and my heart rate was between 180 and 185 through-out the jog. Is this too high? It dropped to 150 after walking for 30 sec.

I’ve been working out for 2 months. I’m 32. I weigh 173lbs. I was190lbs 2 months ago. I’ve been jogging about 5 miles a week and have been weight training about 3 hours a week. 2 days off each week.

My goal is to run 1 mile in under 7 min 20 sec. That’s what I was able to do 4 years ago and haven’t been working out much until 2 months ago. I jog twice a week between 2 and 3 miles. 3 miles usually takes me under 30 min. I don’t seem to be improving but now my heart rate is a concern. I just got the heart rate monitor. Thanks!!!!
According to charts I’ve found online I should be between 120 and 160 bpm. How am I supposed to improve my time if I can’t run 1 mile in less than 9 min under 185 bpm??
Thank you for your answer. I just got done jogging a 2nd mile and I tried to stay at 165 bpm but ended up at 175 which resulted in a time of 10 min 28 sec. Seems heart rate is directly related to speed. I felt like I was running slower than I could walk. I start to feel bad when my pace is less than 7min/mile. My will may be stronger than my heart. I better start stepping it back. Thanks for your answer!!

Well I’ve been exercising a lot, and everything says make sure you burning X amount of calories. But how do you really know? I mean I know there are websites you can type in your activity, but that’s more of an estimate.

My boyfriend said to get a Pedometer, but that seems to only measure distance/steps for walkers. I walk/run & bike ride + I’ll be adding in some weight training.

Someone else at school said to get a watch that monitors your heart rate and you can calculate calories burned from that…but I wouldn’t know how?

OK…now I’m over confused. Which is better? Does anyone have any they’ve used and liked?

I thought about this one, but will it help when I ride my bike, or only when I’m walking/running?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3294308

I’m sort of on a budget, I don’t want to spend more than , and cheaper would be better. Since half the time stuff that’s more expensive just has more gadgets but not anything I really need.
Lastly, are all these pointless? Or will they be helpful and motivational? Would hate to waste the money if I’m going to end up calculating calories burned by hand anyway…

Ok so right now im 5"10 in height, weight 180lbs, and 21 years old.

My bodyfat percentage is a little under 12% and im trying to get it too 6-8%.

RIght now here is my weight training/cardio schedule… I jog 6 days a week at a low/moderate pace for 6 miles every day. A personal trainer told me id be burning about 60% fat, 1% protein, and 39% sugar at the pace im going at according to heart rate monitors, that sound like the correct zone?

I also weight train 5-6 times a week doing biceps/back, triceps, and chest/shoulders on different days (also abs/legs twice a week).

My questions are, should i always eat when im hungry? I recently just lost about >10% bodyfat (in the past 6 months) and gained mostly muscle (i lost only like 8 lbs lol) and im trying to become a fitness model now! My abs are finally showing (in the right light) and im really happy (never accomplished this before).

Ive been doing cardio all this time with muscle building but it seems the results are REALLY slow and im doing this 100% naturally, so no creatine/andro invovled, just high protein basically.

I just want to know if this routine will work to burn 4% bodyfat, and cause me to gain about 5-10 lbs of muscle. Its just been so slow the past month now and im not really losing much noticeable bodyfat anymore (ya just when my abs start showing). Any advice on what to do differently?

Any helps appreciated and i know this was a long post so thanks in advance!
thanks charlie, however methamphetamine burns muscle tissue away as well…

yep specifically burns muscle tissue, so i cant use it unfortunately

1. The three basic principals of training that are the foundation for developing a successful personal fitness program are__________________________.
(1 point)
Overload, progressionandspecificity
Endurance, strength and agility
Overload, frequency and progression
Cardiovascular training, strength training and flexibility

2. _______________ is the process of preparing a person to perform strenuous work and to recover from that work as quickly as possible.

3. Which statement below best describes the factors that should be considered before starting a new training program? (1 point)
Present fitness level, present health, medical history, and previous fitness programs
Weight training, endurance training, and cardiovascular work
Present fitness level, affordability, hiring a personal trainer, joining a gym
Present health, medical history, present fitness level and appropriate attire

4. What are the three ways that you can overload your body to improve your fitness level? (1 point)
Flexibility, strength and endurance
Progression, specificity and endurance
Heavy weights, progression and specificity
Frequency, intensity and duration

5. Select the answer below that best describes how you can increase the intensity of your workout. (1 point)
Exercise more often
Increase the speed of a run, amount of weight lifted, or distance a muscle is stretched
Increase the length of time of each training session
Increase the number of repetitions

6. Select the answer below that best describes how you can increase the duration of your workout. (1 point)
Exercise more often
Increase the speed of a run, amount of weight lifted, or distance a muscle is stretched
Increase the length of time of each training session or increase the number of repetitions
Hire a personal trainer

7. __________________is the increase of frequency, intensity, or duration since the body adapts to training. (1 point)

8. In order for your workout to be safe and effective, be sure you do not exceed your maximum working heart rate and you recover at___________________. (1 point)
100 beats per minute or less
150 beats per minute of less
120 beats per minute or less
80 beats per minute or less

9. Which of the following statements best describes the steps necessary to use your working heart rate to ensure a productive workout on a consistent basis? (1 point)
Monitor your heart rate at the beginning and again at the end of your session. The difference in the two numbers indicates how effective your workout has been. Adjust accordingly for your next session.
Monitor your heart rate throughout the session. Quickly increase your working heart rate to reach the maximum range and maintain it for 10 to 20 minutes.
Monitor your heart rate throughout the session. Increase your working heart rate to reach the maximum range and slowly decrease your level of activity to bring your heart rate back down to your resting rate.
Monitor your heart rate throughout the session. Gradually increase your working heart rate to reach the appropriate range and maintain it for 20 to 30 minutes

.
10. Which of the following statements best describes the appropriate adjustments you can make to your workout based on your working heart rate. (1 point)
If your heart rate is too high, keep the level of your session constant. Do not increase your level of activity.
If your heart rate is too low, you should seek medical advise from your doctor.
Your working heart rate can never be too low for an effective workout. It is important that it is not too high, indicating your heart is overworking.
If your heart rate is too high, lower the level of the next session by lowering the intensity. If your heart rate is too low, increase the intensity.

1. The three basic principals of training that are the foundation for developing a successful personal fitness program are__________________________.

A.Overload, progressionandspecificity

B.Endurance, strength and agility

C.Overload, frequency and progression

D.Cardiovascular training, strength training and flexibility

2. _______________ is the process of preparing a person to perform strenuous work and to
recover from that work as quickly as possible.

3. Which statement below best describes the factors that should be considered before
starting a new training program?

A.Present fitness level, present health, medical history, and previous fitness programs

B.Weight training, endurance training, and cardiovascular work

C.Present fitness level, affordability, hiring a personal trainer, joining a gym

D.Present health, medical history, present fitness level and appropriate attire

4. What are the three ways that you can overload your body to improve your fitness level?

A.Flexibility, strength and endurance

B.Progression, specificity and endurance

C.Heavy weights, progression and specificity

D.Frequency, intensity and duration

5. Select the answer below that best describes how you can increase the intensity of your
workout.

A.Exercise more often

B.Increase the speed of a run, amount of weight lifted, or distance a muscle is stretched

C.Increase the length of time of each training session

D.Increase the number of repetitions

6. Select the answer below that best describes how you can increase the duration of your
workout.

A.Exercise more often

B.Increase the speed of a run, amount of weight lifted, or distance a muscle is stretched

C.Increase the length of time of each training session or increase the number of repetitions

D.Hire a personal trainer

7. __________________is the increase of frequency, intensity, or duration since the body
adapts to training.

8. In order for your workout to be safe and effective, be sure you do not exceed your
maximum working heart rate and you recover at___________________. (1 point)

A.100 beats per minute or less

B.150 beats per minute of less

C.120 beats per minute or less

D.80 beats per minute or less

9. Which of the following statements best describes the steps necessary to use your
working heart rate to ensure a productive workout on a consistent basis?

A.Monitor your heart rate at the beginning and again at the end of your session. The
difference in the two numbers indicates how effective your workout has been. Adjust accordingly for your next session.

B.Monitor your heart rate throughout the session. Quickly increase your working heart rate to
reach the maximum range and maintain it for 10 to 20 minutes.

C.Monitor your heart rate throughout the session. Increase your working heart rate to reach
the maximum range and slowly decrease your level of activity to bring your heart rate back
down to your resting rate.

D.Monitor your heart rate throughout the session. Gradually increase your working heart rate to reach the appropriate range and maintain it for 20 to 30 minutes.

10. Which of the following statements best describes the appropriate adjustments you can make to your workout based on your working heart rate.

A.If your heart rate is too high, keep the level of your session constant. Do not increase
your level of activity.

B.If your heart rate is too low, you should seek medical advise from your doctor.

C.Your working heart rate can never be too low for an effective workout. It is important that it is not too high, indicating your heart is overworking.

D.If your heart rate is too high, lower the level of the next session by lowering the intensity. If your heart rate is too low, increase the intensity.

I’ve been to 5 doctors and none of them helped I’m 35, do moderate exercise (brisk walking for at least 30 mins a day, yoga twice a week, weight training twice a week, occasional jogging). Don’t smoke. I eat healthily. My cholesterol levels are very healthy. My blood pressure is usually around 115/75. The highest it has ever been is 120/80. I’m not even slightly overweight. I used to run track for my college. But…despite all this, my resting heart rate shot up to 95 bpm a year ago. (Previously it had always been around 50 to 60, depending on how fit I was). I invested in a heart rate monitor and what I’ve been seeing for the past months is terrifying to me. When I do modertae exercise, like taking a brisk walk, my heart rate shoots up to 150 to 160. I just went jogging five minutes ago and I had to stop after 20 minutes because my heart rate was up to 198!!!! And I was getting an ache just above my left breast. One doc did a cardiogram recently and said all’s normal.

I am a 64 year old woman who is obese and in terrible shape. In March, I had a heart stress test and found my heart is in good shape (Yay!) and the doctor told me to start walking. I have been doing that, but I have osteo arthritis in my knees and I find it very painful. Recently, a gym in my area offered a good deal that I can afford, and I started using a recumbent bike, which has a timer and a heart rate monitor, etc. My target heart rate is supposed to be 101, but I routinely go above that on the monitor. My average heart rate goes to about 110. I don’t feel overstressed, but I perspire and probably could not hold a lengthy conversation. My breaths stay deep and slow; I’m definitely not panting. Is this OK? Should I be doing more? I usually ride for seven miles (monitor), which takes about 18 minutes with the cool down. I will be starting weight training next week. Thank you for responding.

When I jog my heart rate seems to get high quick. For example, today I was walking at 3.0 mph (on a treadmill) with my heart rate ranging from 85-105. However, when I raised the speed to 4.6 my heart rate quickly jumps up to 150,160, and even got up to 192 according to my heart rate monitor. Previous days I have tried speeds of 5.2, and 6.0 with similar heart rate results. I am 21 year old male, so my max heart rate is supposed to be around 195-199, thus I stopped because I thought this would not be safe. I weigh 193lbs, and I am not in that good of shape.

Currently I am walking for an hour at a speed of 3.5mph 4,5 times a week. And I am also doing some weight training 2,3 times a week.

Are there any other exercises that I can do (preferabbly at home) that will help lower my heart rate? Or should I just avoid jogging until I am in better shape?

Thanks.

1. The three basic principals of training that are the foundation for developing a successful personal fitness program are__________________________.
Overload, progressionandspecificity
Endurance, strength and agility
Overload, frequency and progression
Cardiovascular training, strength training and flexibility

2. _______________ is the process of preparing a person to perform strenuous work and to recover from that work as quickly as possible. (1 point)

3. Which statement below best describes the factors that should be considered before starting a new training program? (1 point)
Present fitness level, present health, medical history, and previous fitness programs
Weight training, endurance training, and cardiovascular work
Present fitness level, affordability, hiring a personal trainer, joining a gym
Present health, medical history, present fitness level and appropriate attire

4. What are the three ways that you can overload your body to improve your fitness level? (1 point)
Flexibility, strength and endurance
Progression, specificity and endurance
Heavy weights, progression and specificity
Frequency, intensity and duration

5. Select the answer below that best describes how you can increase the intensity of your workout. (1 point)
Exercise more often
Increase the speed of a run, amount of weight lifted, or distance a muscle is stretched
Increase the length of time of each training session
Increase the number of repetitions

6. Select the answer below that best describes how you can increase the duration of your workout. (1 point)
Exercise more often
Increase the speed of a run, amount of weight lifted, or distance a muscle is stretched
Increase the length of time of each training session or increase the number of repetitions
Hire a personal trainer

7. __________________is the increase of frequency, intensity, or duration since the body adapts to training. (1 point)

8. In order for your workout to be safe and effective, be sure you do not exceed your maximum working heart rate and you recover at___________________. (1 point)
100 beats per minute or less
150 beats per minute of less
120 beats per minute or less
80 beats per minute or less

9. Which of the following statements best describes the steps necessary to use your working heart rate to ensure a productive workout on a consistent basis? (1 point)
Monitor your heart rate at the beginning and again at the end of your session. The difference in the two numbers indicates how effective your workout has been. Adjust accordingly for your next session.
Monitor your heart rate throughout the session. Quickly increase your working heart rate to reach the maximum range and maintain it for 10
to 20 minutes.
Monitor your heart rate throughout the session. Increase your working heart rate to reach the maximum range and slowly decrease your level of activity to bring your heart rate back down to your resting rate.
Monitor your heart rate throughout the session. Gradually increase your working heart rate to reach the appropriate range and maintain it for 20 to 30 minutes.

10. Which of the following statements best describes the appropriate adjustments you can make to your workout based on your working heart rate. (1 point)
If your heart rate is too high, keep the level of your session constant. Do not increase your level of activity.
If your heart rate is too low, you should seek medical advise from your doctor.
Your working heart rate can never be too low for an effective workout. It is important that it is not too high, indicating your heart is overworking.
If your heart rate is too high, lower the level of the next session by lowering the intensity. If your heart rate is too low, increase the intensity.

I noticed at a store today that they are selling heart rate monitor watches. To get a heart rate reading, you have to put your fingers on these two little contacts on top of the watch.

The watch says it also can keep track of how many calories you burn. But do those actually work? If I’m doing weight training, I’m not exactly able to hold my fingers on my other wrist for the entire time. So How does it actually keep track of calories burned?

Does anyone have one of these? Do they work well?
I know treadmills and bikes have counters on them (I work at a department store – sometimes I run the fitness department and sell treadmills). But with those, your hands are always on the contacts for the HR monitors.

Since your fingers can always be on a watch’s monitor, they would have to count the calories a different way.

I recently incorporated the use of a Polar Heart Rate Monitor into my exercise routine. I work out 6 days a week. 5 days consist of 45 minutes of cardio and another 45 minutes of weight training and the 6th day is just the 45 minutes of cardio. On day 7 I rest.

I always love watching the calorie counters on my favorite cardio machines such as the eliptical bikes and cross trainers … they tend to tell me I burn much more calories in a 45 minutes session (about 575 to 600). A treadmill says I burn about 350 to 400 in the same time.

When I started using the heart rate monitor I noticed the calories burned on the HR monitor showed lower ranges on the eliptical bike & cross trainer … about 375 for 45 minutes verses what the machine said (575-600). As for the treadmill, the HR monitor was closer in range to the machine.

I’m wondering which one is more accurate (the HR monitor or the machine?) Both devices make you imput your age and weight … so why are they so different?