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Principles and Methods of Training
Quick questions on Training thresholds and intensity: O-Level Exercise and Sports Science
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What is measuring training intensity?Show answer
Intensity is how hard you train, and the simplest measure in the field is heart rate. Because heart rate rises with effort, a given percentage of maximum heart rate corresponds to a given intensity. The maximum heart rate is estimated as:
What is choosing the right zone?Show answer
The zone you train in depends on the goal. A distance runner trains mostly in the aerobic zone to build endurance; a sprinter or games player spends time in the anaerobic zone to build speed and tolerance of lactic acid. Knowing your zones lets you set intensity deliberately rather than by guesswork.
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