Choosing a Heart Rate Monitor for High-Intensity Intervals
Learn how to choose the right heart rate monitor for interval training. Compare chest straps, armbands, and watches for accuracy, speed, and comfort.
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Heart Rate & Effort
Perceived effort (RPE), heart rate and the talk test: how hard hard should feel, and the limits of each measure.
Heart rate during interval training: zones, lag and limits
Learn how to track heart rate during interval training. Understand maximum heart rate estimates, sensor lag, perceived effort, and recovery.
Using RPE to pace your intervals
Learn how to use the Rating of Perceived Exertion scale to pace high-intensity intervals, pair it with heart rate data, and optimize your rest periods.