Heart rate zones and how does it help determine exercise intensity?

Health By Sumit Jha May 07, 2024 Read the article

In the realm of short-form videos across various social media platforms, fitness content stands out as one of the most-watched genres.

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In this genre, the phrase “heart rate zones” has become ubiquitous. With the advancement of technology, wearable devices that monitor heart rate zones have emerged.

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Heart rate zones serve as a method for categorising the intensity of exercise based on the heart rate.

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These zones are typically divided into several ranges corresponding to a percentage of the maximum heart rate.

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Each zone offers specific benefits, such as improved cardiovascular fitness, increased endurance, and enhanced fat loss.

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Understanding and training within these zones can help individuals optimise their workouts and recovery, leading to better overall fitness and performance.

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“Monitoring heart rate and training in the appropriate zones can help one achieve specific fitness goals — whether that’s improving endurance, speed, or fat loss.” said Dr Madivada.

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He added that the zones were based on a person’s lactate threshold, which describes the point at which exercise intensity moves from being predominantly aerobic to anaerobic.

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