Suunto t3 manual Training Effect, Measured TE Description Result of the workout

Pair a POD settings

See Section 2.2.2 Training mode settings for information on Pair a POD settings.

General settings

See Section 2.2.1 Time mode settings for information on General settings.

2.3. Training Effect

A unique feature of Suunto t3 is its ability to record and display Training Effect. Training Effect (TE) shows the effect of a workout on your aerobic fitness on a simple one-to-five scale. For the first time, you will know in real time how much your workout is really improving your fitness level. With Training Effect, you can ensure that your workouts always give the intended result.

Please note the difference between training zone (temporary training intensity) and Training Effect (total load of a workout). In zone training, you try to keep your heart rate at a certain level throughout the whole workout, whereas for Training Effect it is enough just to reach the desired TE value once during the workout.

Measured TE	Description	Result of the workout
1.0 - 1.9	Minor TE	Enhances recovery (short workout) or develops base endurance
		(over 1 hour session). Ideal for fat burning. Does not improve
		maximal performance.
2.0 - 2.9	Maintaining TE	Maintains aerobic fitness. Builds base for harder training in the
		future. Does little to improve maximal performance.
3.0 - 3.9	Improving TE	Improves aerobic fitness if repeated 2–4 times a week. No
		special recovery requirements.

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