Glossary

Heart Rate and Training Glossary

heart rate

Your heart rate is a value that shows the speed of your heart beat. The number of heart beats per minute is often used as an indicator of physical load during exercise.

heart rate zone

A heart rate zone is a guide for managing your training intensity. You can use a heart rate zone to specify a target intensity.

Example: Heart rate and heart rate zone display while running

1Heart rate zone
2Target heart rate zone
3Heart rate

VO2Max

VO2Max is a value that shows the current level of your cardiopulmonary function.
This value represents the maximum rate at which oxygen you take in is transported to your muscles and at which nutrients are converted into energy.

Example: VO2Max display directly following an activity

How to obtain accurate heart rate measurements

Your watch’s initial settings and properly wearing the watch are essential factors for ensuring highly accurate heart rate measurements and correct analysis results.

Go here for information about initial heart rate settings.
Go here for information about how to wear the watch properly.