In zone?? Polar FT4

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Meg_78
Meg_78 Posts: 998 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
What does the "In zone" mean on my Polar FT4 HRM mean?

What should it be?

thanks

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  • Meg_78
    Meg_78 Posts: 998 Member
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    Think I got it, its the higher intensity part of your work out, the actual work out as opposed to the warm up and cool down.
  • steffireed
    steffireed Posts: 1
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    Hi, how did you work out your max heart rate, and also how did you work out your zone limits? im totally confused, when i do a spinning class, my bike says 500 cal burnt, but my watch says much lower. thanks
  • NovoActive
    NovoActive Posts: 13 Member
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    Hey, I also use a FT4.

    The "in zone" function is to help to to train at a optimal HR for your intended purpose.
    Generally:
    Fat loss <60% of max HR
    Fitness or body conditioning 60% to 70%
    and to stress the cardio vascular systm:
    >90%

    At different heart rate targets your body uses different energy pathways and this is why it is beneficial to know
    at which HR zone you should exercise to best improve on your results.

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