Sally Edwards' Heart Zone Training: Exercise Smart, Stay Fit, and Live Longer

by Sally Edwards

An exercise manual offers a training technique for improving workouts by monitoring a person's heart rate, along with tips on designing exercise programs, lowering body fat, and increasing strength... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558505520
• ISBN13: 9781558505520
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Informative and Inspirational!

I have exercised regularly for years, and am well-acquainted with the benefits of aerobic conditioning. Although I have been aware of the importance of proper heart rate, I've always just guessed at it. On my last visit to my physician, he suggested that I exercise using a heart rate monitor. Sally Edwards' book was the one I chose to inform me on heart rate training.This book presents the basics of heart zone training, which are exactly what I need as a beginner. A more experienced heart rate trainer might find the volume too simplistic, but for a novice it is ideal. Edwards' work is easy-to-read, and the training stories of friends and acquaintances personalize the presentation.I'd recommend this book to anyone who is considering a heart rate training program. It's basic, it's believable, and it's built upon solid medical and athletic experience. Once you've read this title, you'll want to buy a heart rate monitor immediately. Take your time, learn about features and prices, and then purchase accordingly. The appendix at the back of the book gives some good advice on how to select a monitor that is right for you.

Great way to start heart zone training

I'd researched "state of the art" training methods on the web and two themes emerged: heart zone training and Sally Edwards as an expert on the topic. I'd bought a Polar heart rate monitor and wanted to increase its effectiveness in my training. Sally Edward's Heart Zone Training fit the bill. Sally covers basic principles of heart zone training, then helped me to create my own heart rate training program. By following the 10 steps outlined in Chapter 8, I had a step by step guide to set up my first heart rate training Points Log, which is essentially a spreadsheet that documents the frequency, intensity, and time spent on various sport activities that comprised my weekly workout. Each of these activities contribute "points" towards a weekly "points total" by activity, intensity, and total for the week. I found the Points Log excellent for both planning and recording actual performance. I kept detailed notes each week to continuously provide feedback and improve the quality of my workouts.Needless to say, in the first 6 weeks, I lost a couple of pounds, increased my weekly workload (points) by 35 percent, and reduced my resting pulse rate from 64 to 62. I now feel much better and more relaxed. Even my clothes don't seem to fit as I'm now appearing a little more angular in the bathroom mirror. All in all, Sally Edwards offers a comprehensive guide to help you to get the most out of heart zone training.

Simple guide to health and fitness for every age

Sally made me look at a total different way of attaining my goals . I am not an top notch athlete, but I want to keep my self in shape and tuned to what life is all about , and with Sally's book I can focus a lot easier . Simple and easy to understand are the key words to describe what Sally is trying to teach everyone who wants to live healtier. It gives you that freedom to take what you need out of the book and to adapt it to your own way of living without feeling that you have to run an Ironman , this book is for YOU . We need more people like Sally and life becomes a lot simpler and easy. Great work and I would suggest it to anyone. Thanks a million for passing along your wisdom on training . Chantal

Excellent book that shows how to get in shape without pain.

Sally's down-to-earth book is just the best! From begginers to advanced athletes who have never tried heart zone training, this is the book to start with.I had always been a diverse sportsman, but just stopped doing any exercise during the last 5 years. Went from 180 lbs. to 265 lbs. during that time period. Just like many people, I attempted to get in shape several times before reading this book. All of my attempts failed.Now, using the simple and strightforward methods shown by Sally, I have been exercising on a daily basis for the past 3 months, going back to 220 lbs. painlessly. Doctor says I will be back to 200 lbs. in the next 3 months of training, sticking to a low-fat diet.I just love it, and the motivation is now so high, that I am competing in March 1999 on my first adventure race, a 24 hour non-stop event.Keep up the good work, Sally!

Easy sensible approach to training & fitness

If you ever were an athlete or just wanted to be, this is the book for you. Sally Edwards is a serious athlete who competes in events like the Ironman Triathlon and the EcoChallenge, and she really knows what she's talking about. The approach is down-to-earth and sensible, with stories to illustrate how it works. Heart Zone Training works, and it's easy. It works a lot better with a heart rate monitor though. I particularly liked that the book aims to help anyone, at any fitness level, instead of aiming at elite athletes. Highly recommended!