Edit Heart Rate Zones
| Target zone | Intensity % of HRmax*, bpm | Example durations |
|---|---|---|
| HARD | 80–90% 152–172 bpm | 2–10 minutes |
| MODERATE | 70–80% 133–152 bpm | 10–40 minutes |
| LIGHT | 60–70% 114-133 bpm | 40–80 minutes |
| VERY LIGHT | 50–60% 104–114 bpm | 20–40 minutes |
Does polar measure resting heart rate?
For accurate and easy measuring, use your Polar device with wrist-based heart rate measuring or your Polar heart rate monitor and the chest strap with a heart rate sensor. You should do the measurement more than once, preferably on consecutive mornings, and calculate your average resting heart rate.
Is it good to be in peak heart rate zone?
Going higher than your maximum heart rate for long periods of time could be dangerous for your health. That’s especially true if you’re new to exercise.
What heart rate zone should I be in to lose weight?
To determine your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 220. For example, a 35-year-old woman’s maximum heart rate is 220 minus 35 — or 185 beats per minute. To enter the fat-burning zone, she’d want her heart rate to be 70 percent of 185, which is about 130 beats per minute.
Is it OK to exercise in peak zone?
Working in your peak heart rate zone in cardiovascular training helps increase your anaerobic threshold (AT), the point at which your energy sources move from utilizing a higher percentage of fat to utilizing a higher percentage of carbohydrates. It also increases the caloric burn during and after exercise.
How long should you stay in peak heart rate zone?
Increasing your pace, amping up your resistance, and/or raising the incline, can help keep you in the zone. Aim to be at your THR for at least 15 to 20 minutes workout time, and ideally 35 to 45 minutes.
