Determining Heart Rate

For the cardio training portion of the program, members are highly encouraged to get their VO2 Max tested at a local testing facility. If this is not available, members are to use the Karvonen Method of Heart Rate Calculation to determine their training zones. Once either the VO2 test is completed or the Karvonen Method is used, members are highly encouraged to purchase a Heart Rate monitor to be used during their cardiovascular training sessions. The Karvonen method is highlighted below.

Karvonen Method
Step 1. Find and determine Resting Heart Rate (RHR)
Step 2. Age Predicted Max Heart Rate (APHR) = 220 - Age
Step 3. Heart Rate Reserve (HRR) = APHR - Resting Heart Rate (RHR)
Step 4. Target Heart Rate (THR) = (HRR x exercise intensity) + RHR
Step 5. Do THR Twice to calculate THR Range (THRR)

Supplements

API is proud to partner with Max Muscle Nutrition Supplements and offer them for purchase through the API website. Online members now have the ability to purchase their supplements through the API website and have them shipped directly to their home or place of business.

Heart Rate Monitors

API is proud to partner with Ekho Brand Heart Rate Monitors and offer them for purchase through the API website. On-line members now have the ability to purchase their Heart Rate Monitor through the API website and have it shipped directly to their home or place of business.

Nutritional Support

Online Nutrition support is available through the API website. For an additional fee, members can have a specifically tailored and closely monitored nutrition program set up for them and monitored by an API Instructor who is a nationally certified nutrition consultant.