I went to the new gym three times this week. The first two days I did 30+ min on the treadmill and two weight machines. The third day (today) I did something called an arc trainer, and it kicked my ass. Here are the numbers:
09/13/2011: Treadmill
34.53 minutes, 1.52 miles, 199 calories
81.33 avg watts, 3.22 avg mets, 140 avg heart rate
09/15/2011: Treadmill
35.01 minutes, 1.65 miles, 199 calories
81.18 avg watts, 3.16 avg mets, 126 avg heart rate
09/17/2011: arc trainer
32 minutes, 0.96 miles, 229 calories
The numbers confuse me. I need to learn what watts and mets are, but on Tuesday I did slightly less time and slightly less distance than Thursday, but have the same calories and a higher heart rate than Thursday. On the arc trainer I did less distance, slightly less time, and more calories...and was sweatier than I've been in a long time.
I'm learning that I need to take care of things one at a time. I'm not going to destroy myself over not having a perfect day because it doesn't do a service to me. I am feeling a little renewed, but very tired because I'm sleeping like crap. You would think that the exercise would make me sleep better but it doesn't.
I'm not eating out as much, and that's very good. I sure would like a mojito, though!!
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1 hour ago
Not eating out is key!
ReplyDeleteI was curious as to what a MET is so of course I googled it. There is actually a Wikipedia entry for it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metabolic_equivalent
ReplyDeleteFrom my brief research "project", I learned that MET stands for Metabolic Equivalent of Tasks and is a way to measuring aerobic activity. Didn't read too much of the article, but there is a table of various activities from light to vigorous intensity. Your average MET numbers falls into the moderate intensity activity category.
Regarding watts: This is simply a readout that tells how much energy you are expending. The harder the workout, and the more power you generate. To get a consistent workout, set the watts on a machine, and the machine will adjust the resistance, speed and incline to make sure you're always putting out that amount of power." From the article: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2002369588_healthtreadmill10.html
Thanks!
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