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HELP - Glossary
 
Kcalorie
The amount of energy required to raise 1kg of water through 1 degree C. We use the Kcal to measure the energy value of foods.
 
MHR
Maximum Heart Rate
The theoretical age-predicted maximum heart rate a person could reach.
Simply calculated by subtracting persons age from 220. Not the level at which the individual should work.
 
THR
Target Heart Rate
The rate at which the heart is beating to achieve the optimum effect.
A persons THR may be expressed as a % of MHR. Exercising within the ranges of 55-95% is acceptable for a healthly individual.
 
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