The training zone is the ideal rate at which your heart should be beating during a workout.  This zone is determined by present age level. Staying within your training zone allows you to achieve optimal resutls by determining whether you are working too hard or not hard enough. 

Example:  Finding the Training Zone for a 15 year old: Traning zone = 133 (65 % MHR)  to 174 (85 % MHR).

The training zone is the ideal rate at which your heart should be beating during a workout.  This zone is determined by present age level. Staying within your training zone allows you to achieve optimal resutls by determining whether you are working too hard or not hard enough. 

CHECKING YOUR PULSE RATE

There are two main areas recommended for checking your pulse rate.  The first is the RADIAL ARTERY, and the second is the CAROTID ARTERY.  Simply press gently with the first two fingers of your hand, count the beats for six seconds and multiply by ten. Begin counting with zero.  If you apply to much pressure, you can slow the pulse, so be sure to press gently.  If your pulse is below training zone, you need to intensify your workout.  If however, it is above your training zone, back off and exercise a little less vigrouously.  Checking your pulse rate frequently throughout your workout will ensure that you are working at the appropriate intensity level.