Heart Rate Zones - Garmin EDGE 500 Quick Start Manual

Heart rate Zones

% of Maximum
Heart rate or
resting Heart
rate
1 50% to 60%
2 60% to 70%
3 70% to 80%
4 80% to 90%
5 90% to 100%
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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
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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