The Heart Rate Monitor Guidebook: To Heart Zone Training

by Sally Edwards

Book Overview

A guide to exercising and getting in shape using a heart rate monitor. It discusses: burning more fat per minute; how a heart monitor works; the five heart zone system; workouts for beginners and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970013027
• ISBN13: 9780970013026
• Release Date: June 1999
• Publisher: VeloPress
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Gems from Sallie

Several years ago I hired a personal trainer and literally spent thousands of dollars on him in an effort to lose weight and shape up, to no avail. I didn't lose one single pound, but I did get really, really strong. Since October 9 I've switched to combining Weight Watchers with using Sallie's heart rate program for fat loss. I've lost 14 pounds in about four weeks which is practically unbelievable for me. You almost feel guilty using such a long, slow, EASY workout after you've been used to killing yourself in the gym. Now I'm a huge fan of this book and of Sallie Edwards. I recommend going through the entire book and highlighting the parts that pertain to your goals (fat loss for me), because there are hidden gems of wisdom in nearly every chapter that will give you a much clearer understanding of what you personally are trying to achieve, even if that chapter is not about fat loss, for instance. Flip through the book and review your highlights every week or two, and you can really perfect your program. This book would probably have to be three times as big if everything were organized into neat little packets with one section on fat loss, one on competitive training, etc. Just realize from the get-go that you are going to be searching and digging for gems and don't let these comments about disorganization and lack of information dissuade you. It's all there. You just need to read it, not skim it. This book is definitely a five-star and I would recommend it to anyone interested in getting in shape, no matter what their level of skill or their fitness goals.

The Heart Rate Guidebook to Heart Zone Training

I LOVED this book! I have been competing in Triathlon and running for 4 years and have read quite a few books on Heart Rate training. I have always had a hard time understanding heart rate training completely. This is the first book that put everything simply, and is for the person who is just starting an excercise program to elite competitive athletes. I'm very impressed, totally psyched to start my own Heart Zone training program. I started reading this book and couldn't put it down. Before I was finished, I had to order 2 more copies for friends. If you are interested in learning about training with a Heart Rate monitor, this is the book for you!

Excellent heart rate monitoring book

As a 40 something physician/triathlete/marathoner I found this book to be full of common sense advice, very informative and an easy read. I had used a heart rate monitor for about 6 months before I read this book and feel I have a much better understanding of how to get the most out of my monitor and train smarter rather than harder. This is an excellent book not only for the competitive athlete but for anyone interested in fitness. After reading the book I'm not sure it would be necessary to attend Sally Edwards' well known weekend seminars given around the country.

The best heart rate training book I have ever read!

As a fitness professional for 10 years, I have tried to find a book that explains heart rate training as thoroughly and as understandable as this book. I have 10 fitness instructors who work for me and this book is a required book. The descriptions are informative and easy to read and more importantly, easy to understand. I just wish the book was easier to find!

Excellent guide to successful training with a heart monitor.

This, Sally Edwards' latest book, is also her most technical. It provides the latest research on the use of heart rate monitors to train more efficiently and safely. Utilizing the heart zone system described, one can easily and effectively pursue personal health/fitness goals with confidence. Whether your goal is weight loss, a healthy heart or to train for the Ironman Triathalon, this book can successfully guide you. As a work in progress, it will always contain the latest information. As and exercise physiologist and a world class endurance athlete, the information provided by Sally is very trustworthy. Written in a friendly style, it is easy to understand and relate to. For those with little background in sports physiology I recommend reading her book Heart Zone Training first.