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Originally Posted by Jeffm
I work 12 hr shifts so i have to get my workouts at one time. I use a Polar F6 Heart Rat Monitor watch with the strap and seems to be pretty accurate from everything i have read. when i had my dietitian we worked together to try to keep my Calories between 1800 and 2000.
So do you suggest a higher resistance than longer workout?
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I also wear a polar (ft7) when I do cardio and they are more accurate that the readouts on machines. Although they are not a true reading of cals burned they sre consistant and great for tracking and comparing results.
I would definately go for more resistance and less time for the reasons I posted above especially where you have limited time exercise should be an important part of your life but shouldn't consume it UNLESS you have goals of competition, modeling or related professions. The other benefits of more resistance is it builds muscle, muscle incinerates fat and looks pretty damn good as well LOL.
Where as you work with a trainer and he/she is aware of your fitness level ask if they would recomend HIIT for you, it is a very effective method of fat loss.