SeptemBer 27,1991 page seven
Ask the Health
Center
Dear Health Center,
IVe seen information on Target
Heart Rate (THR) lately but the methods
of calculating your THR have all been
different. I also cannot ever remember
this calculation and would like to have my
own copy of the right method. Help!
Signed,
Forgetful Frannie
Dear Frannie,
Target Heart Rate (THR) refers to
the number of beats per minute that your
heart should reach in order for you to get
the maximum health benefit from your
exercise program. It is also most benefi
cial to your own cardio-vascular system to
maintain this heart rate for 20 minutes.
(Don't give up!)
In order to calculate your Target
Heart Rate, you must:
1. Determine your resting heart rate-
Get relaxed and count the number
of times your heart beats in 10
seconds.
2. Take 220 and subtract your age
(This is your maximum heart rate)
3. Take your maximum heart rate
and subtract your resting heart
rate.
4. Take 65% of this number.
5. Finally, add your resting heart
rate lo the number you calculated
in step 4.
6. Be happy! You can now enjoy
maximum benefit workout!
The heart becomes stronger with
training. It also becomes a more efficent
pump and will have to pump with less
effort during your daily activities and at
rest.
The goals of your exercise program
will be met with optimal efficiency if you
monitor your pulse and work for the
target area that is right for your a;
and current fitness level. The result w
be a stronger heart and a healthier you
Here are some interesting facts al
exercise:
♦Simple regular exercise, like
walWng, lowers levels of damai
cholesterol (LDL) and raises th
levels of beneficial cholesterol
(HDL)
♦Regular exercise can help to lov
blood pressure (this reduces you
chances of having a stroke or
developing kidney disease)
♦Exercise helps to curb extensive
stress reactions and speed your
return back to normality
♦Believe it or not, moderate exeri
decreases your appetite!!!
WALK FOR HEART —
On November 17,1991 at 10 AM, an
estimated 1,000 walkers will be strutting
their stuff around the Meredith 2 mile
loop. Each walker will get as many
donations from sponsors as possible.
Each sponsor will donate a given amount
just for your participation in the event.
This event will benefit the American
Heart Association. Prizes will be
awarded to walkers who raise certain
amounts of money. The Grand Prize is
two American Airlines tickets to any
where in the Continental US. Sweatshirts,
Headphones, workout equipment, and
much more can be won! Every walker
that gets a total of donations that is $50 or
more will receive a tee shirt! Brochures
to sign up will be coming soon. Come
and strut your stuff for the American
Heart Association and if you can't make
the event, try to be a sponsor.
Jane Sands, Health Ed. Intern
Susan Schrag, Consulting Health
Educator
Editor's Note: Don't go around wondering-'turn
in any questions on a health-related issue to the
Mereditfi !>kratdor in the designated box inside the
waiting room of the Meredith Infirmary. Lookfor
your answer in the next tHenUd.
INTERSECTIONS
"Where Christian living meets the needs
of the world."
by Sam Carothers
Intersections is a conference designed for
the student whose understanding of faith is
closely tied to her concern for the physical
needs of persons. This three day conference
is scheduled for December 28-31,1991 in
Washington, D.C. and has been designed to
demonstrate the responsibility of each
Christian to be an agent of healing who
improves the quality of life for others.
Speakers such as Millard Fuller, founder of
Havitat for Humanity, and Mary Cosby of
the Church of the Savior in Washington will
help give leadership to the conference. They
will be joined by Gene Cotton and others in
leading the large group sessions as well as
small group seminars. In addition to wor
ship services, seminars, and small groups
sessions there will be an opportunity for
some “hands of* learning as participants
spend an aft^oon working throughout the
Washington area in established community
ministry programs.
There will also be ample opportunity for
fellowship with 500 students from eleven
states that will be attending this gathering.
As the conference will be held in the Loews
L’Enfant Plaza Hotel in the heart of the
government and tourist area, participants
will be able to use their free time to tour and
shop in the downtown area.
Intersections is sponsored by the Baptist
campus ministry departments of the par
ticipating states. The projected cost for the
conference is $170.00 (including transpor
tation, hotel, meals and registration). Fi
nancial aid is available from the campus
ministers office.
The deadline for registration is October
22 and Meredith has been allotted only four
spaces for this gathering. While it is hoped
that additional spaces can be obtained fi^m
the planning committee, interested students
should contact the campus minister of the
MCA Social Concerns chair-person, Patricia
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