PTE indicates the impact of a training session on your maximum aerobic
performance. The success of your training is dependent on three factors;
Duration, Intensity and Repetition. This information is based on your MHR and
the results are divided into 5 levels. More detailed information can be found in
the Suunto Training Guidebook –
www.Suunto.com.
PEAK TRAINING EFFECT (PTE)
TRAINING EFFECT
DESCRIPTION
5
OVERREACHING
Very strong improvement in the fitness level
where the session is followed by a sufficiently
long recovery period.
4
POWERFUL
ENHANCEMENT
Powerfully improve your fitness, but it requires
2-3 quiet days / training sessions before the
next hard session.
3
IMPROVE
Improves fitness level and does not require
such a long recovery time.
2
MAINTAIN
Sufficient to maintain fitness and positively
improve the cardio system.
1
RECOVERY
Promotes regeneration and basic form, but
is not sufficient to improve the fitness level
significantly.
