Heart Rate Zone Calculations - Garmin Forerunner 735XT Owner's Manual

five commonly accepted heart rate zones are
numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing
intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are calcu-
lated based on percentages of your maximum
heart rate.

Heart Rate Zone Calculations

%of
Maxi-
Zone mum
Heart
Rate
1 50-
60%
2 60-
70%
3 70-
80%
4 80-
90%
Forerunner
®
Perceived
Exertion
Relaxed, easy
pace, rhythmic
breathing
Comforta-
ble pace,
slightly deeper
breathing,
conversation
possible
Moderate
pace, more
difficult to hold
conversation
Fast pace
and a bit
uncomforta-
ble, breathing
forceful
735XT
Benefits
Beginning-lev-
el aerobic
training,
reduces stress
Basic
cardiovascular
training, good
recovery pace
Improved
aerobic ca-
pacity, optimal
cardiovascular
training
Improved
anaerobic
capacity and
threshold,
improved
speed
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