Not for the faint of heart

There’s been something that’s been bothering me lately and that’s the accuracy of my pulse readings. I had purchased a Polar Pulse Meter a long time ago. Probably when Swami and I first had our first weight loss bet about three or four years ago. I got it with some gift cards and a book for using the heart rate monitor for cycling. Anyway, I got a new battery for it and a new strap through Amazon. Now I can take an accurate reading of my heart rate.

Workout:

Clean and Press Ladders

Svetlana; 16 Kg
1/1, 2/2, 3/3
1/1, 2/2, 3/3
1/1, 2/2, 3/3

Swings
Svetlana; 16Kg

10/10; 20 seconds rest;
10/10; 20 seconds rest;
10/10; 20 seconds rest;
10/10; 20 seconds rest; 150 bpm
10/10; 20 seconds rest;
10/10; 20 seconds rest;
10/10; 20 seconds rest; 158 bpm
10/10; 20 seconds rest;
10/10; 20 seconds rest;
10/10; 20 seconds rest;
10/10; 20 seconds rest; 159 bpm
10/10; 20 seconds rest; 160 bpm
10/10; 20 seconds rest; 163 bpm
10/10; 20 seconds rest; 163 bpm
10/10; 20 seconds rest; 163bpm

Cycle for 35 minutes

Crunches: 40 x 4

The workout was for 1 hour 2 minutes.

I burned 785 calories.

My max heart rate was 163 bmp (92% of max), and the average was 134 (75% of max) (included C&P’s, Swings, bike and abs). And I spend 13 minutes in zone 1.

I was a little disappointed with my bpm’s reading when comparing to the non-heart rate monitor readings, however I am satisfied with the accuracy. Also, I didn’t really push myself – I didn’t use Medusa. I did add more sets on the swings. I felt pretty good, not gasping for air like I sometimes do. Plus, I feel like I’ve made some progress in the (almost) two months since I’ve started: I’ve added reps, sets, and an additional exercise and I still don’t feel as sick, sore or as wiped out as when I first started using the kettlebells. Progress...love it. I’ve got something special planned for tomorrow.