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on 1/13/2006 If you are non-athletic person, take it slow, maybe you feel 55% - 70% for 15 minutes in the walking machine is not doing anything to the fat in your tummy, but it helps you to get into shape. Do at least 30-45 minutes of exercise 3-4 times a week (try changing machines every 10-15 minutes). After 2 weeks, If you feel you can do more, you should go to the next level and try 70% to 80%, it'll give you an aerobic work out and you'll feel a more toned body in 2 or 3 weeks. Again, take it slow!
on 11/22/2005 55% is fairly low for aerobic conditioning. Also, there are more accurate formulas available for maximum heart rate than the 220-Age formula.
on 11/22/2005 Fifty-five and ninety percent of your maximum heart rate are the extreme minimum and maximum rates for an aerobic workout, but a better average to shoot for is 75-80%. Ninety percent should be reserved for athletes in training.
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