Hank,

Many thanks. Excellent post, especially you comment about determining your own
MHR and forgetting about the formula. Yeah, I do a few different things for
cardio, running being one of them. It just occurred to me that if I valued my
knees so much -- and I do -- why was I running on ordinary athletic shoes? I'm
just getting into cardio of late... I need to, to control bodyfat.

This last Sunday I saw an Adidas design that caught my eye, but it is on the
expensive side, $120. For a very occasional runner like yours truly, it might
be a bit much. So I'm still looking.

You ask what has happened to this list. Don't know about the rest of the guys
and girls, but I'm holding off writing until I have a (hopefully) interesting
thing or two to say. I would write every day if it were up to me, but I don't
want to bore you guys. I've been training consistently, and have gotten
stronger, but I feel as if I have to earn some bragging rights before I post
again. I haven't grown in months! I've tightened up my diet, gotten consistent
with the cardio as I said, carried on successfully with my lifting, and am
excitedly waiting for visible results week to week. When I get something that I
deem as decently noteworthy, I'll be sure to let you guys know.

One thing that I would like to mention: If you get the chance to read Chris
Aceto's "Everything You Need To Know About Fat Loss" and/or Tom Venuto's "Burn
the Fat, Feed the Muscle," by all means do so. Both are EXCELLENT books! I
remember someone here recommended BFFM to me some time ago, and boy, was he
right. I got it a couple of weeks ago. Fascinating book, really lays it down
for you.

Regards to All,

Miguel





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From: Miguel Angel Perez [mailto:metalhead2_mx@...]
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 8:07 AM
To: Perez, Miguel
Subject: Rv: Re: [HIT Digest] Shopping for a Good HR Monitor



--- Hank Kearns <hkearns4@...> escribió:

> > Miguel
> >
>
> I am 59 years old retired health and physical
> education teacher in
> NJ. A few years ago I decided to take a "spin" class
> at the gym I
> joined. It was one of the best things I have done
> for my fitness. I
> was a long time runner, until my knee showed the
> wear and tear of
> three operations from football and basketball
> injuries. So I can
> comment on the two main concerns you have, a heart
> monitor and saving
> your knees.
>
> I'm using a Polar F6. It was under $100.00, but it
> all depends what
> you want in a watch. The main reason I purchased a
> more expensive HR
> was because in the spin classes my old HR monitor
> would pick up my
> neighbor's signal. The F6 coded into your signal
> when you start the
> heart rate monitor next to transmitter. You can
> probably get by with
> a lest expensive model if all you want to monitor
> your heart rate,
> but Polar is a good brand.
>
> More importantly, you need to know how to use the
> heart rate monitor.
> Forget the old formula of 220 - your age. It is a
> shot in the dark
> estimate. You need find your own individual maximum
> heart rate, and
> that does not change with age. I recommend finding a
> book by Sally
> Edwards. The one I have is Heart Rate Monitor
> Guidebook.
>
> As far as shoes are concerned, I would suggest
> getting a shoe with a
> good shock absorption rating. New Balance, Saucony,
> Reebok, Nike,
> etc. all make good shoes. It is more a personal
> preference in my
> opinion. It may take a few purchases before you find
> the shoe that
> suits your pocket and your body.
>
> Along those lines, running is not the only
> cardiovascular exercise.
> It has many great features, but it can cause wear
> and tear if taken
> to excess. Cross training is a good idea physically
> and
> psychologically. I personally became a cyclist when
> I was told by my
> orthopedic physician that I had a knee of a 75 year
> old man when I
> was in my early 30s. I am bone against bone, and
> hoping to keep my
> original knee. Having an arthritic knee does not
> mean you stop
> exercising. Here is a great article in the New York
> Times about when
> it is OK to run hurt,
> <http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/11/fashion/
>
11FITNESS.html?em&ex=1168750800&en=edd2246845a7b1b7&ei=5087%0A>.
>
> By the way, what has happened to this list. I was a
> lurker for years.
> There were some great postings and exchange of
> ideas. Not it is like
> a ghost town of a list.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Hank Kearns