The Best Workouts for When You’re Not Feeling Your Best

Ladies, this one’s for you! Many of my female clients tell me they wish their energy levels throughout the month were more reliable, because certainly not all days in the gym are created equal when it comes to our fluctuating hormone levels. You've probably found you could sail through a sweat session one day, only to slog through the same routine a week later. What gives? CLICK HERE to find out and what you should do.

Ask and it’ll get answered in this space next newsletter!

This week’s question:

“The heart-rate monitor on the elliptical machine says that I’m over my 80% cardio zone.
Is that bad?”

Probably not. You get the most cardio benefits when exercising at an intensity that keeps you in your target zone – at about 70 to 80 percent of your max heart rate – but there's not much danger in being 10 beats per minute or so over. Keep in mind, though, that the handgrips on ellipticals used to take pulse readings are notoriously inaccurate.
If you're interested in zone training, I suggest buying a heart-rate monitor with a chest strap for the most reliable reading.

Need a Lunch Break Pick-Me-Up?
Come to Power Circuit Class!

Poise offers a lunch hour circuit class every Monday and Wednesday from 12 – 1pm!

Here’s what you get: 35 minutes of circuit training mixed with cardio intervals to elevate your heart rate and burn fat while building strength and toning your muscles. Here’s what you do: Pre-register with Crystal by calling or emailing (contact info below). Show up anytime between 12 and 12:25pm (this way if your boss is making you run late, no worries!), and get the day’s workout run-down from Crystal. Join everyone else and start sweating! Here’s what you’ll pay: $12 per class, or purchase an 8-session punch card for $86 (that’s a $10 savings).

Water and towels are provided,
just bring yourself and be ready for a power workout!

To register: Call 861-0847 or email crystalthomas@poisefitness.net.