Training Effectively Indoors A common question I am asked is what is the best way to train/condition indoors on a stationary bike? My usual response is, “Well, what exactly are you training for?” There are as many variations and training methodologies as there are trainers and events out there. Which one is right? If you…
Training Load Points | Measuring Exercise Levels Heart Zones Training Load “Points” is the first simple way for you to quantify your exercise effort – how hard and how long you are working out. Points are the magic sauce of the Heart Zones Training system because for the first time you can now measure the quantity…
Our team at Heart Zones, Inc has been full steam ahead for 2015 and growing the Heart Zones Move Solution. As we near the end of the year it is a good time to reconnect with one of our early adopters and here the story that led them to the Heart Zones Move Solution! We…
Fitness Technologies and the American Childhood Health Crisis When researchers see signs of heart disease in American children as young as 8 years old, it becomes clear that the issue of childhood health problems caused by obesity and physical inactivity cannot be ignored. We propose that some of the most effective solutions to this crisis…
Why to use Threshold for Heart Rate Field Tests By: Sally Edwards Many of you have asked for my recommendation on the Pacer test and using heart rate testing on students. After having spent 30 years field testing kids and adults to set zones, I strongly support the Threshold methodology in school PE over Max…
As Heart Zones, Inc continues its large scale investment into the world of Physical Education, the team has decided to host a PE Certification Class in order to provide continued education to those teachers who are already using the new Heart Zones Move Solution, as well as provide a place for interested candidates to come,…
Kay Mamo is a Level 3 Certified Heart Zones Trainer and is impacting many lives through heart rate training. Meet Raymond Kropp, one of Kay’s clients and friends. Raymond is 68 and has found threshold heart rate training at a time in his life when he needed it. This is his story, in his words.…
Cycling for Beginners Road cycling for beginners can be very challenging and down right frightful (especially in big cities with traffic). Always take precessions and ride with someone who has experience and as always seek medical clearance for any program. Now, as for you beginners…I want to help. Here are few basic guidelines that will…
Cycling Training Plan for Serious Riders I am always asked to develop a basic training format for cycling. Well, the truth is, that each training program I put together is designed for the individual….However, fear not, there are some basic elements that are common for everyone, beginner or not (see below). I know this looks like…
Heart Zones Cycling workouts Cycling workouts really depend on the individuals goals and fitness level. Also, there is a big difference between indoor and outdoor cycling workouts. When training indoors I focus on heart rate based programs. Training in specific zones (a percentage of max heart rate) are important to me. Each training zone has…