Heart Rate Training

Why Do Athletes Use Heart Rate Monitors?

• It takes the guesswork out of training.
• Ensures training intensities are optimal.
• Ensures you stay within your target zones.

Your heart rate monitor tells you how hard your heart is working in beats per minute which gives you a precise view of what's happening inside your body.

Description

Base Training — Your intensity should be 60-70% of your maximum heart rate.
Threshold Training — is between 70-80%
Speed Training — is between 80+%.

Purpose

Understand exercise intensity and the role heart rate monitors play in the fitness equation.

Objectives

After completing this module you will:

• Understand what exercise intensity is and why it should be measured or tracked during activity.
• Determine your estimated maximum heart rate and your personal target heart rate zone for exercise.
• Be able to measure how your body responds to cardiovascular activity.