How's sweating feel like after sport? It was feeling AWESOME!
I've not been to outdoor to refresh lately since the haze came few weeks ago. After days of shower, the rain did wash away some of the haze. So, I quickly took this chance to getaway myself in nature for a short workout and jogging for 1.5 hours.
I was told by a client this evening that I seem to have lost some weight. I can feel my body has firmed up a bit but I am still confused, because my pants are still tight?
Since June I started to go Gym, I found my stamina started to pick up again. I did not feel breathless or tired when I walked up the mini hills for 3 times in Botanical Garden! Besides, I able to run non-stop for one round and sweat like hell. I love it - love the sweating!
I was feeling good and happy :)
Tips : Sweating doesn't mean you exercise.
How do you know you have optimised your exercise's performance by these 3 ways.
1. Heart Rate - Try to achieve your Target Heart Rate
Maximum Heart Rate = 220 - Age
Target Heart Rate = between 65% to 85% of Maximum Heart rate
Example: Maximum Heart Rate = 220 - Age 25 = 195
Target Heart Rate = 195 x 65% = 126.75
= 195 x 85% =165.76
So, my Target Heart Rate is between 127 pulses to 166 pulses per minute.
2. RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) - How do you feel about the exercise? Is it hard or easy?
There is a scale of 1 to 10 to rate your perceived exertion. I rate myself 7 ( a bit uncomfortable and short of breathe) after the non-stop jogging.
3. Singing/Talking Test
When you are breathless, can you sing or talk? Probably just a short sentence. That's how my personal trainer 'tricked' me - talked to me while I did the warm up on a treadmill.
