Heart rate Use the carotid pulse method and radial pulse method at least one time each to monitor your heart rate. If you have a heart rate monitor available, use that in addition to the other methods. Record your heart rate before the warm-up, during activity, and when you perform your cool-down.

a. Before warm-up: beats per minute

b. After 20 minutes of activity: beats per minute

c. During cool-down: beats per minute

Method used

What method did you use to monitor your heart rate? (carotid pulse, radial pulse, or heart monitor)

Physical Activity 2:

Heart rate

a. Before warm-up: beats per minute

b. After 20 minutes activity: beats per minute

c. During cool-down: beats per minute

What method did you use to monitor your heart rate? (carotid pulse, radial pulse, or heart monitor)

Physical Activity 3:

Heart rate

a. Before warm-up: beats per minute

b. After 20 minutes of activity: beats per minute

c. During cool-down: beats per minute

What method did you use to monitor your heart rate? (carotid pulse, radial pulse, or heart monitor)

Observations

Did you pass the talk test during the three cardiovascular activities performed? Which of these activities allowed you to comfortably carry on a short conversation during your work out?

Were you able to reach your Target Heart Rate during these activities?