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South
Africa’s rugby team, the Springboks, now train with a “big brother”
watching their every heart beat. Big Brother is a computer that can
measure every player's heart rate at the same time (once they strap on
their chest monitors). "We've worked out a target heart rate for every
player. We want them to train at between 75% and 90% of their maximum
heart rate. If the players do not meet their targets, the computer will
tell us. If they go above their maximum, their names will appear in red,"
says the Boks' conditioning coach, Derik Coetzee. New
Monitoring System Displays Heart Rate During Any Workout By using the novel telemetry system HRT-SYS from the German company ELGO Electric GmbH, it is now possible to monitor the heart rates of up to 12 people simultaneously. Large or small LED displays can be mounted on the wall or on instrument panels, and the data can also be read on a PC or notebook computer. Accompanying software allows for graphical views and statistical
analysis. A mobile stand-alone option is also available. Data transmission
is possible over many hundred meters, making the system operational in
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Today’s American lifestyle is “obesogenic,” a new term describing
the effect on our health of all the seemingly endless factors in our
environment that tend to make individuals fat. In fact, as early as 1956, scientist J. Mayer showed the existence of the “Threshold Effect”, a critical level of required physical activity called the “normal activity range.” Only when an individual’s activity level is above this threshold is he or she able to self-regulate weight gain and weight loss. The Heart Zones way of fitness puts you ahead of the game: the Heart Zones system shows you exactly how to stay above the sedentary zone through the use of training tools such as heart rate monitors, power meters, accelerometers, and GPS-DASH monitors. Tools, data, and zones—a powerful combination! Peters, J.
C. Obesity Prevention and Social Change: What Will It Take?” Exerc.Sport
Sci. Rev., Vol. 34, No. 1, pp 4-9, 2006. | ||
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The
Bionic Football Helmet: Measuring Heart Rate, Body Temperature, and Force
of Impact Football helmets that measure the force with which a player
is hit, as well as read vital signs such as body temperature and heart
rate, may someday become standard equipment for football players, said
Tony Egues, Head Equipment Manager for the Miami Dolphins professional
football team, at a recent conference for team physicians and athletic
trainers. "Sideline Response System" technology that measures the impact
to a player's head has been available for approximately two years,
according to Egues, and helmets that measure core body temperature and
heart rate are currently being developed and tested in NCAA Division I
teams and in several high school teams. "But much more research needs to
be done before we will adopt that technology in the NFL," says
Egues.
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Letter from one of our readers, Sharon Meier, a 2006 Danskin
Triathlon Finisher (reprinted with permission) I have
learned so much about myself doing the Heart Zones preparing for the
Danskin. After getting over the fact that I am very stressed, and finally
getting honest with myself on the Emotional Load Scoreboard, I made some
changes in my lifestyle. I can't change my job, but I have altered my diet
and have committed to at least 7-8 hours of rest every night. My delta
heart rate has gone from 30 to 26. I have lowered my resting heart rate
from 66 to 57. Now, I’m in great shape—emotionally, physically,
spiritually, AND mentally, and I’m making a habit of recording as much as
I can in the training journal. The
less stressed heart, Sharon | ||
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Check out our specials this month:
As a way of saying thanks for being part of the Heart Zones community we're going to give you a FREE Heart Rate Monitor Log Book when you purchase the new Heart Zones Cycling book. No Coupon Needed - just add the Heart Zones Cycling Book to your cart and we'll take care of the rest for you! | ||
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You’re
receiving this e-newsletter for a reason. Perhaps you have purchased a
book, heart rate monitor or other product from our website. Perhaps it’s
because you participated in a Danskin Triathlon and were motivated by
Sally Edwards. Perhaps it’s because you were just interested in your own
heart rate or your doctor gave you an ultimatum: get healthy or take a
pill! Whatever your reason, you came to Heart Zones for its reputation for being the leader in heart rate training and education. But, did you know that Heart Zones Events holds motivating seminars, workshops and certifications around the country? Attending a Heart Zones event is like rejuvenating your life: body and soul. Our Heart Zones Master Trainers have been through a rigorous training program to be able to meet our extremely high standards and deliver an event full of education, learning, and motivation: all of which is individually tailored to meet your needs. Our Master Trainers actually take the time to get to know YOU and your reasons for being there. Attending a seminar is more than just sitting in a room; it’s an interactive session. We move, we test, we ask questions, we learn from each other. Isn’t it time you took the time to take yourself (both body and soul)
to the next level? Check our calendar below for upcoming events:
If you would like to bring a Heart Zones event to your area please contact us | ||
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We
can’t resist giving you another one of our indoor cycling rides from the
new book Heart
Zones Cycling. Ride
Overview: Turtle Rock
This ride is named after a mountain in the California Alps near the town of Markleeville. It is near the start and finish of the famed Death Ride. What these two rides have in common is a test of your ability to stay steady, focused and tenacious like a tortoise. Choose this ride in Block 1 of your training and adjust the intervals for your fitness level. The goal is to spend time in the saddle building your aerobic base. The tempo or cadence is steady along with heart rate which will be between 85% and 90% of your threshold. Choose flat to rolling terrain and ride in a moderately big gear at 70-75 rpm. Warm up for 15 to 20 minutes then choose the steady state work interval that best fits your fitness and training level. Finish with a 15 to 20 minute warm down. | ||
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Here’s the catch Spend a weekend in beautiful Lake Tahoe riding the Sierra Nevada mountains with the head heart, Sally Edwards, and other Heart Zones coaches and trainers! All you have to do is invite a Heart Zones certified or master trainer to lead an event at your club, business, or organization in 2006. | ||
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With Heart,
 Sally Edwards and the Heart Zones team Heart Zones USA email: news@heartzones.com
phone: 916-481-7283
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