Today we are going back to basics and we are talking about heart rate zones- what they are, how to your find your zones, why each zone matters, and what training looks like and feels like in each zone. Whether you are a seasoned athlete, or just coming into structured training, this podcast will help you learn, or re-learn, about heart rate training.
Heart rate zones let you know how hard your heart is working and what energy source you're using — carbohydrates or fat. And if you have a working chest strap monitor and a watch to display that data, heart rate doesn't lie. It does and should fluctuate, which is why we train a lot by heart rate. Your body is different every day and by training where you are at, and not where you think you should be, you will make the most fitness gains and increase performance. Also, listen closely for Angela's interesting way to describe the RPE scale for a zero and a ten. She might be on to something. Have a listen!
