Target zone | Intensity % of HRmax |
HRmax = Maximum heart rate
Example: Heart | Example durations Training effect |
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beats per minute) |
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for a |
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person, whose |
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maximum heart |
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rate is 190 bpm |
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| training, and for |
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| various dur- |
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| ations. |
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| Becomes more |
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| important dur- |
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| ing pre com- |
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| petition |
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| season. |
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MODERATE | Benefits: | ||
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| Enhances gen- |
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| eral training |
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| pace, makes |
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| moderate |
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| intensity |
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| efforts easier |
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| and improves |
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| efficiency. |
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| Feels like: |
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| Steady, con- |
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| trolled, fast |
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| breathing. |
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| Recommended |
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| for: Athletes |
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| training for |
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| events, or look- |
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| ing for per- |
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| formance |
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| gains. |
LIGHT
Benefits:
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