Your Fitness Journey Starts Here,

with Heart zones!

Welcome to the Smart Fitness movement

SMART Fitness isn’t just a workout program or a passing gimmick—it is a modern evolution in how we approach health. Powered by Heart Zones’ wearable technology and intelligent software, SMART Fitness bridges the gap between digital innovation and physical literacy. By tracking your body’s data in real time, it shifts the focus away from generic routines and transforms your workouts into a highly personalized, deeply engaging experience.

It isn't about throwing out the traditional workouts you love; it’s about upgrading your fitness journey for the 21st century.

Why train the Smart Way?

Data-Driven, Personalized Results: Say goodbye to guesswork. Heart Zones technology personalizes your training based on your unique heart rate thresholds, tailoring every workout to your specific physiology.
Gamified Motivation & Engagement: Watch your effort come to life. With live feedback displayed on the studio’s "Big Board," you can track your heart rate zones, earn FIT Points, and watch your progress unfold in real time. It keeps you engaged, focused, and motivated from start to finish.

Maximize Every Minute: By tracking your MVPA (Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity), our software ensures you spend the optimal amount of time in the right zones to burn fat, build endurance, and achieve your health outcomes efficiently.
Sharpen Mind and Body: Training in specific heart rate zones doesn’t just build physical strength—it heightens body awareness, deepens your physical literacy, and sharpens mental focus.

Fair and Objective Tracking: Your progress is tracked using objective biometric data, not just visual observation. You get a clear, honest picture of your performance, allowing you to qualify and quantify your fitness gains over time.
A Community of Health: It provides a powerful platform to share your hard-earned fitness outcomes with your personal support systems—whether that's your club community, your family, or your friends—proving that health is your top priority.

Ready to experience the future of fitness?

Join a club powered by Heart Zones Technology, stop guessing, and start tracking what matters.

Find Your Personalized Heart Rate Zones

The Heart Zones Threshold Field Test is a simple, science-backed way to identify your unique heart rate zones—no lab required!

In this video, Threshold Training pioneer and Heart Zones' founder, Sally Edwards, guides experienced cyclist, Cathie Apple, through the Heart Zones Threshold Field Test by seeing how comfortably they can speak at increasing levels of exertion method.

With just a heart rate monitor and a few minutes of effort, you’ll uncover your two personal thresholds (T1 and T2), helping you train smarter, recover faster, and reach your fitness goals with precision. Watch now to learn how to assess your zones and start training based on your body, not generic numbers.

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On-Site Courses

Bring a Heart Zones live event directly to your club or studio.

Join our nationally renowned Heart Zones Expert Trainers each with over a decade of experience as they lead two dynamic, hands-on courses that will elevate your training, coaching, and teaching lifting it to the next level:

Each course is just 4 hours split into two half-day sessions packed with practical insights, tech-enhanced learning, and personalized assessments.
- Course 1: Foundations in Heart Rate Training
- Course 2: Level 1 Certification in Heart Rate Training
All participants (of Course 2) receive a certificate of completion and CEUs (continuing education units) upon request.
Designed for coaches, PE teachers, trainers, fitness enthusiasts, and athletes
Course materials include a course syllabus, use of Blink 3.0+ heart rate monitors during the course, and personal assessments.
Early bird registration is $199 for each course.
Bonus: Host facilities get 2 FREE registrations.

Online Courses

Train anywhere with Heart Zones Online Courses

Can't bring us to your facility? Heart Zones will bring the expertise to you virtually. Follow along with our Heart Zones Expert Trainers as they lead two interactive, online courses designed to elevate your training, teaching, and coaching.

Two Powerful Online Courses. One Seamless Experience.

Take one or both courses at your own pace and we'll even provide the heart rate monitor:
- Learn from world experts in heart rate (e.g. Sally Edwards)
- Use tech-driven tools and strategies
- Experience real-time feedback using heart rate monitors
- Personalize all your assessments with actionable insights

Course 1: Foundations in Heart Rate Training

Course 2: Level 1 Certification in Heart Rate Training

Receive a Certificate of Completion + CEUs (upon request for course 2)
Perfect for coaches, PE teachers, trainers, fitness enthusiasts and athletes
Includes digital course materials and a heart rate monitor
Learn to lead with data and wearable tech

Fee: $199 per course or $269 for both

You don't need to travel, just log in and level up!

Meet our Expert Trainers

Kathy Kent

Level 5 Expert Trainer

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Kathy Kent brings over two decades of global leadership in Heart Zones certifications. As a seasoned health club fitness director, Ironman triathlete, and marathon finisher, Kathy integrates her extensive background in indoor cycling, personal training, triathlon coaching, and senior wellness into transformative learning experiences. She is a respected expert in applying heart rate training to promote weight management and emotional well-being. Kathy is also the author of 365 Fit, a resource for integrating fitness into daily life. Her commitment to excellence is matched by her energy and deep professional knowledge.

Will Taylor

Level 5 Expert Trainer

Will Taylor, based in Sacramento, California, is a veteran health and fitness professional with over 10 years of experience in health club and studio management. Specializing in small group training, treadmill and rowing instruction, and professional development for physical educators, Will is also a leader in fitness technology. His dual expertise in wearable hardware and software positions him at the forefront of the fit-tech movement. A passionate advocate for improving national fitness, Will empowers others through dynamic coaching and cutting-edge strategies.

Sally Edwards

MA, MBA, Founder & Developer of the Heart Zones Method

Based in southern Oregon, Sally Edwards is a pioneer in applied exercise science and the visionary founder of Heart Zones. A best-selling author of 25 books, professional endurance athlete, educator, and entrepreneur, Sally has spent over 40 years leading the advancement of fitness education and technology. As the founder of Heart Zones, she has developed innovative methods that blend science, technology, and pedagogy to elevate health and performance. Sally is widely recognized as one of America's foremost voices in the field of fitness and heart rate training.

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