Ever wondered why people exercise with heart rate? This video shows how training with heart rate provides guidance to train at the right level and get the best workout for your body - and your goals. We also show how a Polar training computer makes exercise more fun, helping you to see that any sport or active pursuit can be your workout. In this second half, we're speaking with a former college athlete turned busy lawyer and family man who's looking for training guidance as he gears up for his first triathlon and gets back into shape. Full transcript: Jennifer: Now we're going to talk about guidance, and to help us demonstrate this, my next guest is Ernie. Ernie: Hi Jen Jennifer: Hi Ernie. How are you? Ernie: Good. Jennifer: Tell us a little about yourself. Ernie: I'm 44 years old. I run a small firm in Manhattan. I live in the suburbs with my wife and three kids. Jennifer: And your training? Ernie: In high school and in college, I played a lot of sports. I played football, basketball, track and field, some snowboarding. As I got older and as I got a full time job and had the kids, the time I could spend exercising and paying attending to the physical side of my life really fell by the wayside. Jennifer: So what are you doing now? Ernie: Well, I decided to try and make a real change this year and set a goal of running a triathlon. Jennifer: Wow. That's a big feat going from doing very little to now this full-on event. How do you feel about it? Ernie: It's a little scary ... Low Price Veronica Slouch Frye Boot
