heart rate training – Fitness Works for All

vo2 max and heart rate training

February 7, 2023February 6, 2023 by Heather Thompson

being able to use a high volume of oxygen with a high degree of efficiency is one of the best indicators of endurance fitness out there! vo2 refers to a volume of oxygen consumed, and vo2 max refers to the … Read More

heart rate training 101

January 25, 2023January 24, 2023 by Heather Thompson

heart rate zones are simply a group classification of physiological processes, namely motor unit recruitment, fuel utilization and energy demand. incorporating heart rate training into a workout is a simple way to make training more convenient and effective, because it … Read More

polar, myzone, and the gamification of heart rate training

January 21, 2023January 20, 2023 by Heather Thompson

first some background on polar and myzone, the idea for a wireless, portable heart rate monitor was first conceived by finnish cross-country skier, coach, and professor seppo säynäjäkangas. he conceived the idea initially to aid the training of the finnish … Read More