Y!F physical challenge
So after 10 workouts, I just did my first physical challenge in Yourself! Fitness. I could do more squats, pushups and crunches, but I was wondering about the heart rate. My resting and active heart rates both went up. Is this just influenced by what you were doing previous to taking your heart rate, or are they supposed to go up as you do more workouts? I did have a pretty hectic day today, but wasn't out of breath before starting the test. Also, it's possible I was able to go a bit further with the jumping jacks before calling it quits, so maybe that influenced the number. Anyway, what do those heart rate numbers mean in terms of getting healthier?
Unfortunately, I didn't lose weight. But I'm thinking three things might help with that.
1. Eating habits. Improve them. I need to get the pre-packaged, frozen and take-out food out of my life. Went shopping today and bought fruits and veggies, then washed and pre-cut them so it's easy to grab and use them throughout the week.
2. Longer workouts. I have always done a 1/2 hour workout. I'm going to try for an hour.
3. I just got a step bench tonight, and so can now incorporate that into the workouts.
Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. :)
Unfortunately, I didn't lose weight. But I'm thinking three things might help with that.
1. Eating habits. Improve them. I need to get the pre-packaged, frozen and take-out food out of my life. Went shopping today and bought fruits and veggies, then washed and pre-cut them so it's easy to grab and use them throughout the week.
2. Longer workouts. I have always done a 1/2 hour workout. I'm going to try for an hour.
3. I just got a step bench tonight, and so can now incorporate that into the workouts.
Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. :)