HEART RATE ZONE,
MOBILITY, & STRENGTH TRAINING
At Armor Fitness, our workout is based on heart rate zone training. The key to a great workout is to get your heart rate right at the top of zone 3 (about 85% of Max Heart Rate) and keep it there while you perform exercises that improve mobility, improves posture, and strengthen your body. The goal is to look and feel your best, from the inside-out (heart/cardio system-body/smile).
DOES YOUR WORKOUT CHECK OUT?
Your Workout Should Check 3 Boxes
Improve what the scale and mirror says.
Leave you feeling better after the workout.
Feel better 20 years from now because of it.
The Armor Fitness way will check all those boxes, is science based, results driven, and you’ll be glad you joined 20 years from now.
01
CARDIO WARM-UP
Strap on your Heart Rate Monitor - Phase 1 is to get your heart rate up to the line between Zone 3 and 4, based on max heart rate. We utilize rowers and elliptical striders, because they are the most effective AND safest for the knees and low back.
02
MOBILITY & STABILITY
When your heart rate is up, we step off the cardio machines and do stretches and stability exercises to help your body move better during your workout and improve posture for the rest of your life.
03
CARDIO RE-UP
Phase 3 is to get your heart rate back up to the line between Zone 3 and Zone 4. Your heart rate monitor, worn during class, will uniquely tell you just how hard to push to reach that zone and stay in it.
04
STRENGTH TRAINING
With your heart rate back in the optimal zone, it’s time to train strength. We chose the most functional, full-body exercises that spare the joints (especially knees, shoulders and back). You will use TRX bands and free weights for this power-packed strength phase.
BOOST METABOLISM
Metabolism is the body’s process of changing food and drink into energy. Strength training in the right Zone of Max Heart Rate boosts your metabolism, so you don’t store as much of that energy as fat.
BURN FAT & CALORIES
The best workout will not only burn a lot of calories during, but continue to burn calories and stored fat after the workout. Through heart rate monitoring, your heart will tell you and your coach exactly how to get you the best results!
BUILD STRENGTH
Strength is the combination of power and comfort. If you stand barefoot on gravel you cannot jump as high, because it hurts. At Armor Fitness, we focus on protecting your joints while we strength train, promoting joint health & healing.
DON’T HURT YOURSELF
We chose strider over treadmill. Your knees will thank you for it 20 years from now. We teach you how to lift, bend and row safely. Your back will thank you for it 20 years from now. Enjoy the workout, we’ve got safety built in!
FIND YOUR STRENGTH
IN A COMMUNITY OF FAITH
Working out at Armor Fitness means being part of a community that supports and motivates you. Our small group setting and Christian leadership ensures you receive personalized attention and encouragement.
ARMOR UP AND STAND: EPH 6:11
FULL-BODY
ENGAGEMENT
Our workouts target all major muscle groups for a balanced fitness routine. Engage multiple muscles simultaneously to build strength, improve coordination, and enhance functional fitness, making daily activities easier and more efficient.
IMPROVED
HEART HEALTH
High-energy cardio exercises boost heart health and stamina. Regular participation lowers blood pressure, improves circulation, and enhances oxygen delivery to muscles, increasing energy levels and overall performance throughout the day.
BURN CALORIES
EFFECIENTLY
High-intensity exercises elevate metabolism, allowing continued calorie burn after the workout ends due to the afterburn effect. This efficient process helps you achieve weight loss and fitness goals faster and more effectively.
BOOK A CLASS
WITH ARMOR FITNESS
Ready to Get Started? Join us for a session and see how our heart rate-based training can transform your fitness journey. Before you become a member, schedule an on-ramping session with our director. We will discuss your goals, perform a movement and body analysis, then teach you how to get the most out of each class. You will learn how to eat well, move well, and think well during this journey and begin with confidence.
So, put on the full Armor of God, that when the day of Evil comes, you may be able to stand! (Ephesians 6)