Women Fitness

As a beginner, evaluate your fitness level in order to formulate a workout that is plausible. To do this, start with these simple steps:

1. Determine your Body Mass Index (BMI), which measures the appropriate weight for your size. A normal BMI is between 20 and 25. To calculate your BMI, use this formula: (weight in pounds/height in inches) x (height in inches) x 703
2. Find your target heart rate (THR), the heart rate you should maintain while exercising. To find your maximum THR, subtract your age from 220. Multiply that number by .65 to get the lower THR limit and multiply the number by .85 to get the higher THR limit.
3. Measure your heart rate after a brisk walk or jog for 20 to 30 minutes. If your heart rate is above or close to your upper heart rate limit, scale down the intensity of your workout. If it is close to or below your lower heart rate limit, up the intensity of your workout.