Cycling Cadence Cycling cadence can be confusing. First off, itās used interchangeably with RPMās (revolutions per minute). In the world of indoor cycling RPM rule. In the world of out door road bicycling cadence is used. I prefer RPMās for both because it describes exactly what we are discussing: revolutions per minute or leg speed…
Indoor Cycling – General Overview The concept of indoor cycling is credited to Jonny āGā (Goldberg) who was a form pro cyclist. As a near bicycle accident with a car occurred during a night session while training for the RAAM (Race Across America), he sought a safer way to train. Jonny āGā developed the first…
Proper Running Form Tips Just like everyone has a unique fingerprint, no two individuals look the same when they run. So when thinking about your own running form, keep in mind that you donāt have to look exactly like your favorite professional runner. That being said, there are some common techniques and forms that Heart…
Not a Runner? Hereās how to get Started The thought of going from never running, to doing it almost everyday for fitness is pretty daunting. Thatās why at Heart Zones, we want you to know that starting small is actually a BIG WIN. Sometimes all it takes to dramatically improve your fitness and health, is…
What are the Main Benefits of Running? You may be asking yourself, why would I choose to run for a workout, as opposed to other types of exercise such as walking, skating, swimming, or biking. It is a great question. Here at Heart Zones we really believe in the importance of cross-training, so we encourage…
Where the Blink Heart Rate Monitors Started A little History I bought my first heart rate monitor in 1981. I had co-founded Fleet Feet Sports five years earlier and I was on the hunt for a way to run faster and longer. That first monitor, biofeedback device, didn’t look like anything you see today because…
June is upon us and the focus on physical fitness in on. With trips planned, family get togethers arranged, and other social events on the calendar, people reach a peak focus on getting themselves fit! We all want to look good and feel good for these occasions. However, while it is important to “look good”,…
Happy May Heart Zones, IncĀ fans! This month we are looking to share with you more about wearable fitness technology and help you improve your workouts by finding the right formula for you. Ā With so many different wearable devices out there today, we are excited to help you better understand what is important & what isn’t.…
Interested in learning more about Heart Rate Training? Want to learn some of the basics of how to use heart rate monitors effectively for training and feedback? Check out this Ch.1 excerpt from Sally Edwards’ upcoming book Smart PE – Using Heart Rate Sensors and Activity Trackers for Physical Education! Read more…. Chapter One –…
Using Foot Pods for Training A foot pod is a smart* and wearable device that senses the movement of your foot.The foot pod is a class of āactivity or fitness trackersā that sends data from an accelerometer to a receiver. The foot pod replaces the pedometer because it provides more powerful data and has the…