Using Training Effect - Suunto T3C User Manual

3.5 Using Training Effect

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