FAQs
If your goal is to increase aerobic endurance, then you’re looking at a target heart rate of 65 to 80% of your HRmax. During interval training, however, which is primarily focusing on bettering cardio performance, you’re looking at a target heart rate of 80% or HRmax or greater.
A good way of predicting the HRmax is by measuring your heart rate while maxing out during an exercise, or by subtracting your age from 220. How you feel during HRmax is also important, because not everyone’s body responds the same to maximum exercise tests.
What Is My Target Heart Rate?
Should I Do Cardio First or Weight Training First?
This depends on what your goals are. If your goal is increase endurance or simply to lose weight/fat, then performing cardio first and then strength training is the way to go.
If getting bigger, attaining more muscle, is your goal, then you are better off performing the strength training first. If you’re looking to do both, alternating the type of workout you do first will help you get better results.