SUUNTO T6C - Manual (Page 27)

4.3 Using Training Effect
Training Effect (TE) is a unique feature of Suunto t6c 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.
Description Result Training Effect
Improves recovery ability; in longer sessions (over
one hour) also improves basic endurance. Does not
significantly improve aerobic performance. Minor 1.0-1.9
Maintains aerobic fitness. Builds base for harder
training in the future. Maintaining 2.0-2.9
Improves aerobic performance if repeated 2-4 times
a week. No special recovery requirements. Improving 3.0-3.9
Rapidly improves aerobic performance if repeated
1-2 times a week. Requires 2-3 recovery sessions
(TE 1-2) per week. Highly
improving 4.0-4.9
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