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How can i determine my heart rate zones – Garmin Forerunner 305 User Manual

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Forerunner

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See the next page to learn about

the benefits of training in each

heart rate zone.

How can I determine my

heart rate zones?

If you know your maximum heart

rate, you can enter it and allow

the Forerunner to calculate your

Zone % of Max.

Heart Rate

Perceived Exertion

Benefits

1

50%–60% Relaxed, easy pace;

rhythmic breathing

Beginning-level aerobic

training; reduces stress

2

60%–70%

Pace comfortable;

slightly deeper breathing,

conversation possible

Basic cardiovascular

training; good recovery

pace

3

70%–80%

Pace moderate;

more difficult to hold

conversation

Improved aerobic

capacity; optimal

cardiovascular training

4

80%–90%

Pace fast and a bit

uncomfortable;

breathing forceful

Improved anaerobic

capacity and threshold;

improved speed

5

90%–

100%

Pace a sprinting effort,

unsustainable for long period

of time; labored breathing

Anaerobic and

muscular endurance;

increased power

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