25/09/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            Q: what gets your heart rate up outside of the gym?
A:being attacked by magpies 
When you are at the gym any of these combinations will get your heart rate up .
🏋️ Strength Training
lifting weights can spike your heart rate, especially when you lift heavy weights and big compound lifts.  When you supersets or do circuits, you work large muscle groups.
🏃♀️ Cardio & Conditioning
This is the most obvious
 Treadmill running or walking on an incline, rowing, cycling or spin bike, cross trainer,
 stair climber and more
🤸 Functional / Bodyweight
Moves get your heart pumping fast example 
   •   Burpees
   •   Jump squats
   •   Mountain climbers
   •   Kettlebell swings
   •   Battle ropes
🔥 Group Fitness Classes
Many classes are designed to keep you in a higher heart-rate zone
   Ps be aware it’s magpie season this is not a nice way to increase your heart rate .