Vignette #2 Jill is 32 years old, and after years of a mostly sedentary life is determined to get into shape. She decides to take up jogging but cannot decide whether to jog at a moderate pace or very fast pace, and has no idea how long to continue. Jill also wants to learn to monitor her heart rate and pulse. She was a gymnast in high school but can no longer touch her toes. Suggest how Jill should get started by answering these questions.
What is Jill's target heart rate if she wants to workout at 50 to 65 percent of her maximum heart rate?

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Jill's maximum heart rate can be estimated by subtracting her age from 220, which is 188 beats per minute. To find her target heart rate for 50 to 65 percent of her maximum, calculate 50% and 65% of 188, which results in a range of approximately 94 to 122 beats per minute.

Vignette #2 Jill Is 32 Years Old, and After Years