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The training zones:
You select the training zone at the start of your training
depending on which goal you are pursuing with your fitness.
Zone 1 - Wellbeing (50% - 65% MHR):
This training zone is for long training units with
little effort. Exercise in this zone will improve your mental and physical wellbeing.
Zone 2 - Fitness (65% - 80% MHR):
This training zone is suitable for athletes who
intend to improve their performance and stamina with elevated calorie burning.
Zone 3 - Competitive Sport (80% - 95% MHR):
This training zone is ideal for short
and very intensive training units. Competitive athletes train in this zone in order to
improve strength and speed.
User-defined Training Zone (U):
Upper limit and lower limit can be set manually. This
allows you to fully customize your training depending on your own fitness level and
fitness goals.
TIP:
For example, if you are aiming for increased fitness, set the upper
limit of your training zone to 80% of your maximum heart rate and
65% of your maximum heart rate as the lower limit (Zone 2).
Example:
Upper limit (80%) = 188 (MHR) x 0.8 = 150 bpm
Lower limit (65%) = 188 (MHR) x 0.65 = 122 bpm