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Out of condition. will 12mins at 100-120bpm to start with still start improving my fitness?
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Intervals!: The best way to improve your fitness is through interval training. Your maximum heart rate is 220-your age (so 198). Try this instead: 5 minutes warm up at a heart rate of 100-120 bpm, then alternate 30 seconds at 150-170 with 30 seconds at 100-120 for 5-6 minutes, then 5 minutes of cool down at 100-120. This is called interval training and is a great quick way to improve your fitness.
Answered 9/19/2013
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