Garmin Edge 800 - Manual (Page 22)

18 Edge 800 Owner’s Manual
ANT+ Sensors
Heart rate Zones
% of Maximum
Heart rate or
resting Heart
rate
Perceived Exertion Benefits
1 50% to 60% Relaxed, easy pace; rhythmic
breathing
Beginning-level aerobic training;
reduces stress
2 60% to 70% Comfortable pace; slightly
deeper breathing, conversation
possible
Basic cardiovascular training;
good recovery pace
3 70% to 80% Moderate pace; more difficult to
hold conversation
Improved aerobic capacity;
optimal cardiovascular training
4 80% to 90% Fast pace and a bit
uncomfortable; breathing
forceful
Improved anaerobic capacity
and threshold; improved speed
5 90% to 100% Sprinting pace, unsustainable
for long period of time; labored
breathing
Anaerobic and muscular
endurance; increased power