Why training by heart rate is better than by feel

Why training by heart rate is better than by feel

By the Vetturino team | www.vetturino.nl

Do you train by feel or with a heart rate monitor? While your intuition is important, research and experience show that training by heart rate is much more effective for those who want to improve purposefully. In this blog, you'll read why and how to get started.

šŸŽÆ 1. Insight into your exertion

A heart rate monitor shows in real-time how hard your body is working. Where your feeling can sometimes mislead you (for example, due to fatigue, stress, or adrenaline), your heart rate provides objective feedback.

Example: You think you are running "easy," but your heart rate is already in zone 4 ā€“ then you are training much harder than intended.

šŸ“ˆ 2. Train smarter, not just harder

By training in heart rate zones, you can work more specifically on your endurance, fat burning, or speed. Each zone has a different training goal:

  • Zone 2: aerobic capacity (endurance)
  • Zone 3-4: tempo and threshold training
  • Zone 5: peak power, VO2max

šŸ‘‰ View the Coospo H808S for accurate heart rate training

šŸ’” 3. Prevent overtraining

Do you often train too hard without realizing it? Then you don't recover sufficiently. A heart rate monitor helps you recognize when your body is still fatigued ā€“ for example, if your heart rate is higher than normal at rest or during light exertion.

šŸ‘‰ The Coospo HW9 armband is ideal for recovery workouts

šŸ”„ 4. Perfect for Zwift, Strava, and HYROX

Heart rate measurement is becoming increasingly important on virtual platforms like Zwift or in competition formats like HYROX. Heart rate zones are increasingly being included in rankings or as proof of exertion.

With an ANT+ or Bluetooth heart rate monitor, you're ready to connect to all your apps.

šŸ”— View all heart rate monitors on Vetturino.nl

šŸ“ Conclusion

If you train with heart rate, you train smarter. You avoid overexertion, train more purposefully, and can substantiate your progress with data. Choose a comfortable and reliable sensor that suits your sport ā€“ and experience the difference.

Do you have questions about which heart rate monitor best suits your training? Feel free to contact us ā€“ we'd be happy to advise you!

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