Heart Rate Zone Calculations - Garmin FORERUNNER 210 Owner's Manual

Heart Rate Zone Calculations

Zone % of
Maximum
Heart Rate
1 50–60%
2 60–70%
3 70–80%
4 80–90%
5 90–100%
Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual
Perceived Exertion
Relaxed, easy pace; rhythmic
breathing
Comfortable pace; slightly
deeper breathing, conversation
possible
Moderate pace; more difficult to
hold conversation
Fast pace and a bit
uncomfortable; breathing forceful
Sprinting pace, unsustainable
for long period of time; labored
breathing
Benefits
Beginning-level aerobic training;
reduces stress
Basic cardiovascular training;
good recovery pace
Improved aerobic capacity;
optimal cardiovascular training
Improved anaerobic capacity
and threshold; improved speed
Anaerobic and muscular
endurance; increased power
Training