Zone training refers to the process of exercising in different heart rate zones during cardiorespiratory training. Heart rate zone training establishes optimal exercise intensities based on your unique metabolism, heart rate, current level of fitness, and health or fitness goals. Commonly, heart rate zones are established based on a percentage of predicted maximum heart rate unless access to more specialized or advanced techniques are available. There are a number of different heart rate zone training protocols- some use three zones and others use five or even seven zones. Generally, the more zones used as part of the protocol, the more specific the training goal of the cardiorespiratory program.
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