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Runner's World Playlist: Rock'N'Run
By on 25/04/2010 11:58:09
Our latest running playlist is in perfect sync with your training – it starts slow and builds brilliantly
tempo to match exercise intensity and target heart rate. Sport and Exercise Psychologist Dr Costas Karageorghis found that fast-tempo songs over 120 beats per minute (bpm) yield optimum performance at exercise intensities of 75 per cent of maximum heart
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Challenge Your Swim Perceptions
By on 24/11/2009 17:42:47
Evaluate your effort for more effective swim training
Chances are you wear a heart-rate monitor on the bike and run but rarely in the pool. So how do you know you're training at the right intensity? One alternative to using a monitor is to measure the intensity of your training using your rate
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RW Garmin-Ready 10K Schedule: Sub-45:00
By Runner's World on 04/08/2008 12:57:57
Six-day-a-week 10K schedule you can download to your Garmin Forerunner
in between the efforts in a speed session:Easy - Easy - a gentle jog at below 75% maximum heart rate (MHR):Slow - conversational pace (73-78% MHR):Steady - a comfortable, but purposeful, pace. About marathon pace (79-84% MHR):Brisk (or Threshold (THR
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The Sex Factor: Gender in Triathlon
By Daisy Rogers on 06/04/2011 12:35:49
Gender differences matter when it comes to triathlon training, racing or even eating
from injury you can maintain your resistance workouts with aqua jogging. "It removes the high impact associated with running but recruits and trains similar muscles," says Lane.2. Calculate your maximum heart rate accuratelyWomen's hearts
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Get The Most Out Of The Treadmill
By Alice Palmer on 22/01/2009 15:18:31
Transform your winter training with these treadmill treats
is the perfect treadmill session, as you can maintain an even pace and keep your heart rate at the right level for the maximum training benefits. "Aim for 80 to 85 per cent of your maximum heart rate," says running coach Nick Anderson. "Learning how it feels
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Q+A: Am I training too hard on my easy days?
By Jack Daniels on 09/09/2002 17:45:51
Our experts answer real-life questions
70 per cent of your maximum heart rate. Going faster wont provide greater benefits, and it may leave you too tired to run the next days session at your desired pace.Remember, easy runs should be done at conversational pace. I understand
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The Sex Factor: Gender in Triathlon (Preview)
By Daisy Rogers on 06/04/2011 12:08:16
Gender differences matter when it comes to triathlon training, racing or even eating
injury you can maintain your resistance workouts with aqua jogging. "It removes the high impact associated with running but recruits and trains similar muscles," says Lane.2. Calculate your maximum heart rate accuratelyWomen's hearts are smaller than men
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Treadmills: Features that matter
By Sean Fishpool on 08/07/2000 11:32:19
From speed to safety...
The displays on our test treadmills featured combinations of speed, pace, incline, time, distance, heart rate, calories burned, etc. These functions should be clearly labelled, intuitive and easy to read at a glance. The console should be large enough
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Enduring Questions: The Perfect 30-Minute Session
By Amby Burfoot on 05/05/2005 11:15:27
Pushed for time? Three experts share their best short sessions
. The lunges help you run more smoothly. To derive enough intensity from the 15-minute run, you have to push your heart rate up to 85 to 95 per cent of maximum. That's about your 10K race pace."Verdict I did my five minutes of calisthenics in the bushes behind
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Reach The Top
By on 24/11/2009 16:24:39
Master the art of climbing
lactate threshold heart rate (about an eight on a scale of one to 10 of perceived effort) once a week. Also look at lowering the weight part of the equation.Use the right gearDon't be afraid to use your easiest gear. You might feel you need a big gear
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