Fuel used
The body uses different amounts of fuels (carbohydrate or fat) depending on the intensity and heart rate. The Heart Rate column below is an estimate for a 20 year old with a Max Heart Rate (MHR) of 200.
Intensity (%MHR) | Heart Rate (bpm) | % Carbohydrate | % Fat |
---|---|---|---|
65-70 | 130-140 | 40 | 60 |
70-75 | 140-150 | 50 | 50 |
75-80 | 150-160 | 65 | 35 |
80-85 | 160-170 | 80 | 20 |
85-90 | 170-180 | 90 | 10 |
90-95 | 180-190 | 95 | 5 |
100 | 190-200 | 100 | – |