A simple explanation of heart rate training zones is available by clicking on this link.
A simple calculation to obtain your Maximum Heart Rate (Max HR) is 220 minus your age.
This information was researched and collated from numerous fitness, health and well-being articles.
Neil is a physical training instructor posted to 1st Close Health Battalion who is currently based in Darwin. His sporting background is boxing. He was a member of the 1992 British Olympic Squad, was ranked #1 in Great Britain and represented England as a boxer, coach and official. Neil was allocated to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and received an MBE for his service to the sport of boxing.
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