Suunto t3d manual Using Training Effect, Result Description

4.5 Using Training Effect

Training Effect (TE) is a unique feature of your Suunto heart rate monitor that measures the real effect of a workout on your physical fitness. With Training Effect, you can be sure that your workouts have the intended result.

There is a significant difference between heart rate 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. With Training Effect you just need to reach the desired target once during training.

Training Effect	Result	Description
1.0-1.9	Minor	Improves recovery ability; in longer sessions (over
		one hour) also improves basic endurance. Does not
		significantly improve aerobic performance.
2.0-2.9	Maintaining	Maintains aerobic fitness. Builds base for harder
		training in the future.
3.0-3.9	Improving	Improves aerobic performance if repeated 2-4 times
		a week. No special recovery requirements.
4.0-4.9	Highly	Rapidly improves aerobic performance if repeated
	improving	1-2 times a week. Requires 2-3 recovery sessions
		(TE 1-2) per week.

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