to recover after each session. Typically, you would record the time it takes your heart rate to drop to 120, or 100 if your training heart rates are usually much below 150. As you get fitter, your recovery time will drop, though naturally it depends
this with some speed, you need to turn to interval training.In an ideal world, you'd be able to use your HRM for every kind of training, but it's less than perfect for short intervals. Imagine running 8 x 1-minute reps with three-minute recoveries. Unfortunately
suggest interval distances, times and recoveries. And if you cross-train, you can keep records and follow separate plans for different activities. You can also periodically use the software to perform automatic Conconi tests to reassess your thresholds
progress, rather than running too hard by training against the clock.Four Reasons To Monitor Your RecoveryOn your first few runs, it's important that you run under the control of your HRM. Although this may make you slower, it's beneficial for a number
facility, to save wearing two watches. Some models also have a countdown alarm, which is useful if youre doing a structured session and want to know when to start and finish your intervals and recovery. Another useful stopwatch function is splits, which
often see round figures quoted in general guides, ranging from 70-90 per cent of MHR. Unfortunately, the reason theyre so vague is that as weve found out were all different.In the early days, youd have needed a physiological lab test to find
to slow dramatically. You can assess your progress by seeing how far you get in your reps at the set heart rate. You will find not only that heart rate drops quicker in your recovery period as you get fitter, but also that you will maintain a faster pace
