Sounds to me like you're a little caught up in the latest fitness fads, I may be wrong and I mean no offense by this..
What you wanting to take is a stimulant, it doesn't increase your energy or help you recover any better, and will just make you feel worse.
The simple and often not considered rule is; less is more.
I hope this isn't too simplistic and cryptic to most here, ffffuuuaaarrrkkk
Good going on improving your health!!
The weight watchers diet plans won't suit the training you are doing.
Probably not enough food or not the right mix of nutrients.
Taking any iron supplements ?
Caffeine though I think is what you're after. It is the active ingredient in all fad drinks and the main thing that makes them work. It will still require will power to get out of bed, but taking a bit of coffee will definitely make the work out easier, especially if you do it on an empty stomach (like I used to).
If caffeine doesn't help it may be a health problem, or something causing stress in your life you need to get sorted.
I'm a bit of a noob myself so take this with a pinch of salt.
I read you use a heart rate monitor, what heart rate % in relation to you max do you train at?
I know my max is 186, normally it would be 220bpm - my age, im 38 but I know my HR max is 186.
My fatmax is 148 BPM. When I run on a treadmill in the morning to warm up for resistance training I use my HRM and make sure I dont ever exceed 148 bpm or fat max. This ensures I only use fat stores for fuel and not fat and glycogen stored in my muscles that I later train with heavy weight (i like to think theyre heavy) With enough fat on my body to keep me running for a year, I will not get tired because I'm only using fat for fuel.
This works I know, before I learnt this I used to max out with 20 mins of running at good pace but with my heart rate in the 160's. If I want to now I can run for over an hour and still have energy. Provided I keep my heart rate below 148. Any yes I loose fat efficiently running like this.
It's revolutions per minute - the group cycling classes where you burn up to 800 cals per session or something. Think they're about 45mins long, a friend of mine teaches. Most gyms with group classes offer it.
Hey Josie, Goodluck with it all!
Edit: Whoops OK maybe not "revs per minute"? Raw Power in Motion is another term I just heard... anyway you get the general idea - cycle/spin etc.
I'm a bit of a noob myself so take this with a pinch of salt.
I read you use a heart rate monitor, what heart rate % in relation to you max do you train at?
I know my max is 186, normally it would be 220bpm - my age, im 38 but I know my HR max is 186.
My fatmax is 148 BPM. When I run on a treadmill in the morning to warm up for resistance training I use my HRM and make sure I dont ever exceed 148 bpm or fat max. This ensures I only use fat stores for fuel and not fat and glycogen stored in my muscles that I later train with heavy weight (i like to think theyre heavy) With enough fat on my body to keep me running for a year, I will not get tired because I'm only using fat for fuel.
This works I know, before I learnt this I used to max out with 20 mins of running at good pace but with my heart rate in the 160's. If I want to now I can run for over an hour and still have energy. Provided I keep my heart rate below 148. Any yes I loose fat efficiently running like this.
Fat burning zone is a waste of time.
My fatmax is 148 BPM. When I run on a treadmill in the morning to warm up for resistance training I use my HRM and make sure I dont ever exceed 148 bpm or fat max. This ensures I only use fat stores for fuel and not fat and glycogen stored in my muscles that I later train with heavy weight (i like to think theyre heavy) With enough fat on my body to keep me running for a year, I will not get tired because I'm only using fat for fuel.
Hey Otto,
Thank you for replying. This might bore you to tears and bare in mind I am still learning. I use a Suunto HRM which tells me in the morning how many minutes I need to train for that day and if it should be 'very hard' or 'maximal'. It also tells me my max HR should be 179, which I have NEVER got to. During RPM my HR has been average at 139, 143, 145 but lately it has gone down to about 134. My maximum has been 161, 163, 159 etc. I honestly don't feel that I will get to 170. Is that bad? One of the instructors tells you not to be scared to push but I do get scared, mainly because my legs feel like there is nothing left.
It also tells you what % you have achieved during a workout. With RPM I always achieve over 100%. When I do Pump by itself it is usually about 42%. I can get my heart rate up when doing squats and lunges but still struggle with my arms because of all my shoulder surgerys'.
I am almost certain that I may be doing too much and perhaps not eating enough of something. I will have to try and work on this because Weight Watchers doesn't give you a fat, carbs etc quota but bases what you eat by a point system.
Thanks again.
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