5 using training effect – SUUNTO t3d User Manual
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4.5 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.
Description
Result
Training Effect
Improves recovery ability; in longer sessions (over
one hour) also improves basic endurance. Does not
significantly improve aerobic performance.
Minor
1.0-1.9
Maintains aerobic fitness. Builds base for harder
training in the future.
Maintaining
2.0-2.9
Improves aerobic performance if repeated 2-4 times
a week. No special recovery requirements.
Improving
3.0-3.9
Rapidly improves aerobic performance if repeated
1-2 times a week. Requires 2-3 recovery sessions
(TE 1-2) per week.
Highly
improving
4.0-4.9
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