YOURBeFit LIFE

Blood Pressure Classifications WHAT is blood pressure and WHY should I know mine? According to the American Council on Exercise, "blood pressure reflects the force of the heartbeat and the resistance of the arteries to the pumping action of the heart." You should know your blood pressure prior to starting an exercise program because high blood pressure is a cardiovascular risk factor, and therefore, it may not be safe for you to exercise. Make sure to check with your Dr. first!

Training Heart Rate Calculator WHAT is your training HR and WHY should I know mine? According to the American Council on Exercise, training heart rate, or "the rate at which your heart beats during exercise, can be used to assess how hard you are working. Knowing your HR while exercising can help you improve your aerobic endurance which is associated with increased health and reduced risk of chronic disease, such as obesity, heart disease, type2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke

Activity Calorie Calculator WHAT are activity calories and WHY should I know mine? According to the American Council on Exercise, "physical activity is the second largest factor contributing to a person’s daily caloric requirements. Since physical activity is the most effective way to increase the body’s caloric expenditures, knowing this information can be used to help you manage your weight."

Caloric Need Calculator WHAT is caloric need and WHY should I know mine? According to the American Council on Exercise, daily caloric need is made up of your "Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) or the amount of energy expended by the body during quiet rest and your physical activity factor, which is based on frequency, intensity, and duration of your workouts." Knowing this information can help you determine how many calories you should eat each day to manage your weight."

BodyFat Calculator WHAT is BodyFat and WHY should I know mine? According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), your body fat measurement "involves measuring the thickness of the skinfolds at standardized sites." Body fat is a measurement you should know, because "a person’s level of body fat is directly correlated with health outcomes: including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and stroke."

BMI Calculator WHAT is BMI and WHY should I know mine? According to the American Council on Exercise, "BMI is a frequently used index to assess a person's body composition (or amount of body fat) is called the body mass index, or BMI. This assessment compares your body weight to your height to come up with a value that indicates whether you are underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese."