When it comes down to losing weight and getting the results that we deserve, it is important to have the right tools to succeed! Fat burning can happen as long as we are targeting our heart rate the right way. I’m excited to share with you this basic Heart Rate Calculator for P90X3, T25, or any program that you are doing currently.
This heart rate calculator is using the basic calculation that with the least objective point of view. There are a lot of different ways to calculate your ideal heart rate, but for the purpose of our Sweet Life Fitness community doing programs like P90X3, T25, etc, this will help you out!
Heart Rate Calculator for P90X3, T25, and More
To make this simple and easy for your use, plug in your age below in the first box. The formula will then calculate for you the different heart rate zones automatically.
The heart rate zones are explained below the calculator so you know how to maximize your heart rate with ultimate fat burning. The zones on this calculator are all based on the lower end of each zone below.
Heart Rate Calculator Zones Explained
The TRICK to the Heart Rate Calculator for P90X3 or any workout program is to use this knowledge as POWER. I’ll explain more about that in just a moment. For now, let’s check out what each heart rate calculation above actually MEANS!
The Recovery Zone – 60-70%
- When you heart rate is pumping in this level, you can go for a good recovery run or walk. You are in a happy fat burning mode in this level, and as you get more fit, this is super helpful in the cool down and after-burn effect of many programs like TurboFire.
The Aerobic Zone – 70-80%
- This zone of the heart rate calculator for P90X3 is when you start developing your cardiovascular system. As you become fitter and stronger from your workouts, you can stay up in the 75-80% range for a longer period while enjoying enhanced benefits of FAT burning!
The Anaerobic Zone – 80-90%
- When you get into this zone, your body starts developing lactic acid. In this zone the amount of fat utilized is reduced a bit and the glycogen stored in the muscle is used. This is where having a post-workout shake like the P90X Results & Recovery formula is so important to replace glycogen so that you can continue to BURN FAT effectively!!
The Red Line Zone – 90-100%
- This is where you can benefit from things like High Intensity Interval Training workouts (HIITs). It trains those fast twitch muscles to help with your speed, and doesn’t last long. Don’t ever make it a goal to stay in this zone. The ultimate zone? Aerobic!
Sometimes we tend to think we are working out, but our minds are busy on other things. My suggestion is to clear your mind and focus in on your goal of losing weight, getting ripped, etc.
Your ultimate goal is to aim for 70-80% of your personal target heart rate. When you do that and then end with a good recovery zone, you have a chance of burning more fat and sustaining yourself through the entire time.
Heart Rate Calculator for P90X3 – Your Goal for this Week
Over this next week, think to yourself: how can I get the BEST possible results with my heart rate? I suggest getting a heart rate monitor so that you can track your progress. Sometimes we often “think” we are working out hard (heck, we are sweaty/etc!). In reality, you might be sitting in a lower heart rate than your target for fat burning success. The monitor is one of THE BEST ways to hold yourself accountable to your success.
I suggest the Heart Rate Monitor from Beachbody (best price that I have found). You can click the link to the side of this post to grab yours today (if you get it with me as your coach, remember that every purchase comes with FREE Coaching from me to help you get the results you deserve).
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Yours,
Coach Bob
Cameron Acedo says
When I do T25, my heart rate is almost always 175-185, I’m a 23 year old guy, in the average weight range, but according to your heart rate calculator I’m essentially red lining the entire workout. I’m dripping sweat most of it and always sore the next day. Am I doing something wrong?
Coach Bob says
Hey Cameron thanks for stopping by. In this case you are doing well. As long as you are keeping up with the workouts, you’ll be burning necessary body fat. One thing to keep in mind is when you push hard your body releases the cortisol hormone (which is fine and natural). If you are prepping to take photos, go to the beach, etc, I would then work more towards the anaerobic heart rates for about a week to ensure proper balance so you don’t have excess water retention as a result of the cortisol (stress) hormone.
Keep me posted on your progress!
-Coach Bob
Denise Metts says
Do you use BB’s heart rate monitor?
Sweet Life Fitness says
I’ve used that one in the past but now I use a Polar FT7 watch. I really want to get the fitbit soon! 🙂