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Thank you so much. I literally paused this video, went out and pushed myself to find a more accurate max heart rate (197), and then continued the video. I started doing aerobic runs a few days ago and it felt like the aerobic level was too low. Now I know that it WAS too low. Thanks again for this helpful video. I’m ready to go do more aerobic running with the proper limits.
This is good information. I am doing the Garmin 5k Plan and I noticed that the pace they gave me for the training plan I am always in zone 3 and 4 for my easy runs. I can never get into zone 2 unless I am walking. I guess I must recalibrate the HRZ.
very helpful video , used it to change my zones. Garmin now updates the zones automatically based on their own formula . there is a difference between the polar value and garmin values by 5-6 . that apart i tried to click on the link for the excel sheet , site did not connect. Anyway that sheet can be shared. it looked incredible.
Thanks,... helpful to know how to navigate the Garmin. I checked my max heart rate and checked the calculator but it seems that the Garmin and connect app had already worked it out from my running stats.
Interesting video. I live in the Middle East and the temperatures are in excess of 30°. What kind of HR adjustment would you suggest making based on temperature?
Hi Ben. After 30 degs you can easily add 10 bpm or even 15 but it depends on how climatised you are to those sort of temps. I could suggest pick a route of 3 miles or so and run it at 2 different temperatures, same pace etc and then compare the difference between the 2 runs regards your average heart rate. Everyone is different but this could show specifics to you personally. Hope that helps.
@@DynamicRunningFitness brilliant thanks. I’ve lived in these temperatures for some time so am fairly acclimatised but they’ve always played havoc with heart rate and meant I’ve steered clear. Now I bought a garmin I wanted to use it properly and noticed when I ran in the UK recently there was a big discrepancy between pace and heart rate compared to here. It’s all approximations. Thanks for the advice and good luck!
Thanks for the useful video. I am not able to set the Heart Rate Zones for Cycling or Walking in my Garmin Forerunner 55 device. I could set it only for Running. Are the HR Zones not available for Cycling or Walking?
Hi Deepak. It should be possible with the Forerunner 55. Try these options taken from the manual. www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/GUID-30C91919-943C-44E9-8048-901AC0881AEA.html
Do you know where to find a formula to adjust your training Zones based on a loweer resting heart rate? I never get any intensity minutes on my Garmin watch. My resting heart rate is 48. I"m 75 and not going to run full out to test my maximum. Probably can't. Thanks for this. Very clear.
Hi Anne, unfortunately you really need a max heart rate figure to accurately set your HR Zones, having a resting heart rate of 48 at 75 years old is very impressive I must say and I can understand why you don't want to do a max effort test. What I would suggest is using the 220-age formula to begin with (rough I know) but then tweak the zones until you feel they are accurate by a perceived level of exertion. For example, your Zone 4 (threshold) should be approx 8/10 effort level.
Interesting Video. However the figures suggested by Polar are way too low for me. I have returned to running after a 2 year absence due to personal circumstances and a Total Knee Replacement. I have a background of Marathon, Ultra and Ironman stretching back to 1983! I am now 67 years old and have gradually built up my running again over a five month period to 27 miles a week. My intention is now to plateau for a few weeks to allow my body to adjust. I have always trained to HR not min miles. In my early 60's I ran 4.10 at a 'relaxed pace' at Lanzarote. (Used as a qualifier for Comrades). At the moment not too worried about pace. My resting HR is around 46-8 (was high 30's back in the day) Did road Max HR test today after watching your video - 156. At the moment my long runs are around @ 130-5 HR which is fairly easy for me ( 8 miles @ average 11.00 mile pace). My steady runs are around @ 140 HR (5 miles @ average 10.30 pace). My aim is San Fransisco Marathon next year at 10 min mile pace. My mileage pace is gradually coming down due to what I thought was fairly easy Aerobic sessions. Due to my age and knee I do not think I will do interval training. Now here is the question - Do I follow my body and train to the zones I am using at the moment. Secondly are wrist monitors as accurate at chest straps? I am training with a Garmin Forerunner 620 at the moment and and now thinking of upgrading. Your views would be much appreciated.
Hi David, thanks for your comment. Firstly, everyone is unique and these calculators can only go so far to predicting accurate HR zones, especially if you're a long time athlete. I would recommend taking the HR zones as a template and then tweaking them based upon your own 'rate of perceived exertion'. Only you know how hard you are working at any given moment. With regards the HR sensors, the wrist based sensors are decent but not as accurate as a good chest strap. The wrist based take average samples and so are more prone to rounding errors whereas the chest straps tend to give more real time measurements. I hope this has helped answer your questions. Steve.
Thanks but why the need to check zones at another site when the Garmin app/ watch are already setting the zones for u once the max heart rate is entered? The latter isnt good?
That's a fair point but depending on what device you are using, the accuracy can vary in accuracy, plus it takes the device a bit of time to 'learn' your characteristics. If you know how to manually enter your data then you can get the best of both worlds.
How do u know that your max hr is 198 based on a run ? Was that the highest it can go ? Also I thought it was 220 subtract your age as a rough idea. Im assuming your older than 22. Sorry I dint understand so amy help is appreciated. Thanks
220 minus your age is a very rough way to calculate max hr. I know mine to be 198 as that is how high it goes during a hard training session or race. I'm 50 years old but can still get a HR that high.
I can't seem to find on my runs the recap of zones i was in. And recap week of where my hours was on the zones as i had on polar. Cant find them on the watch or app. I've judt bought garmin 945 lte
Why are you getting your data from polar app, when the Garmin app adjusts your zones when you put in your max heart rate?. Is Polar more accurate or something else
I am unable to find the user settings on my Garmin Connect app for my Garmin Edge 1040. I have been able to access these settings previously but now they seem to have vanished..
Hi there. really useful video thanks. just one thing-when I tap in new heart rate numbers-what based on should be? max heart rate or lactate threshold? Best regards, Tom.P.S. sometimes after run watch ask me (because recognized new max heart rate) if I would change/add new max-sould I say yes isn't? or just remember and at home change manually?ok one more thing-why ones websites like your link for calculate show me another rates compare to another websites? I'm 47 and system show me max 173 but so far I know it's 180. so what should I do?
Garmin uses an estimate for your maximum heart rate therefore all your zones are based upon that estimate. If you know your actual maximum and then use that, it will be more accurate. There is no perfect way to do it as everybody is different but I find doing it this way works well.
By maximum capacity are you referring to max heart rate? If so then many phones have a heart rate sensor. My Samsung galaxy has in their Samsung health app for eg. The easiest way to find your max hr though is count your pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by 4 for a bpm at the end of a hard effort or race.
Oh thank you that's the first clear info I encountered. I noticed my zones on the watch did not align with the calculations I was making myself and your explanation was v useful. Can zones change though? I looked at some of my fastest 5K races and the max HR was around 167 but in my 10K and half the heart would at times go up to 185-186 and in just one race I saw 191. I decided to insert 186 as max HR as 191 I saw only once but since I started doing other training like in zone 2 and intervals and hills I rarely go to that max HR. Just wondering if I should e.g. in Z4 interval push to max and also if it'd be better to include this one off max HR in calculations... thanks for the video anyway
The percentages of Max heart rate wont change but the figures will change in relation to your actual max heart rate. Its therefore a good idea to look at that figure regularly and recalculate. I do mine monthly. Thanks for the comment.
I did all this & then it shows my heart rate on the big like clock part of the app where it shows it going up then down, but how you have the resting & high numbers there mine doesn't update these even after doing everything you said?
I'm not familiar with that watch but I'm fairly certain you should be able to. Try this www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2492EDA1-1182-400B-8F43-D8B3211E4F3C/EN-US/GUID-A1C8190D-D4D6-4EE4-9B31-87AE009433AA.html
Hi thank you for this, my garmin forerunner 45 app. only allows BASED on: % max heart rate, % of rate reserve and % of lactate threshold. There was not any option for run etc... can you help please?
Hi Gatis. I'm afraid I don't have a Fenix 6. I have recorded a video on HR alerts using my vivoactive 3 which won't help in detail but may put you in the right direction. ruclips.net/video/wPRqg39Umnw/видео.html
On the main screen scroll to the very bottom and select 'Edit My Day'. In there you can select what data cards show on your home screen. Hope this helps.
hi Steve, i find the heart rate zones a joke while using my garmin forerunner 45, i cant jog very slowly (walking pace) in anything lower than zone 3 ... nothing at all in zone 1.. mostly in zone 4 and 5
Any idea how to change the hr zones of edge510? When I click on the device, the available options are: device settings and device support center. When I click on device settings, options available: auto upload, weather and alerts. I can't find user settings 😔
I’ve been trying to figure out how to set up my watch to do a run of a set distance and pace, but if my HR gets to high I could maybe hit the lap button and walk until my HR drops, then lap again to continue. I don’t want to pause because I want to know how long I can go at set pace before my HR starts to creep up. Anyone have an idea?
I'm having a problem with the spreadsheet. It gets an error when trying to change to distance from the default marathon to a 5k/10k. When I try to use the drop down menu it says Invalid - Input must fall within specified range. Anyone know a fix?
I am 49 years old. I know my max heart rate as 198 as that is what I measure at the end of a 5K race or during a hard training session. The formula of 220 minus your age is a very inaccurate way of assessing your max HR because there are too many variables from person to person.
@@ascites87 My Garmin watch tells me. Either the wrist based device or sometimes I wear a chest strap. You can always count your pulse for 15 seconds then multiply by 4.
@@ascites87 Try this: 1. Warm up thoroughly until you are good and sweaty. 2. Run two interval stretches of four minutes each where you get proper breath. Take a three-minute break with calmer activity between each stroke. 3. Start on the third interval pull. After two minutes, increase the intensity even more and continue running until you can no longer. Your maximum heart rate will then be the highest heart rate value you reach. If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can measure your heart rate with two fingers against your neck for 30 seconds immediately after completing the test, and double the number you count.
The newer device are getting better but they do still, as far as I believe, just use a general calculation based on your age, gender etc. If you get deeper into heart rate training then it's always handy to be able to enter more accurate HR zone figures. Some HR calculators take a lot more into consideration when calculating your zones.
It doesn't need to be particularly tight, no more than a normal watch. Tight enough that its not moving around but not so tight that its uncomfortable.
Hi there, Thanks for posting the video. I am trying to figure out my zones but getting a bit confused. Other sites tell you to include your resting heart rate into the equation and the % should be that of your working capacity I.e. Max HR minus your resting heart rate then add this to your RHR. This for example changes my zone 4 from 148 - 167 using your method to 157 - 171. Why would some being using one method over the other. Thanks in advance
There are a number of different ways to work out HR Zones. I chose and use this one as it's fairly simple and suits the needs of most runners. Of course if you're looking for increased accuracy then you can use the more complicated formulas. When coaching recreational runners who are not used to the concept of HR training then I find this works quite well. Hope this helps.
This is quite an old video now and I'm surprised you're the first person to point this out haha. I'll be remaking this video at some point for a more up to date version.
@@DynamicRunningFitness I’m super impressed by the 745, plus all the capabilities of Connect and the eco system. With the acquisition of Firstbeat, it will only make Garmin more stronger.
Hi, thanks for watching this video. I am planning many more videos covering everything to do with making you a better, fitter and faster runner but I need your help. I need 1000 subscribers in order to monetise my channel. When I achieve this I will be in a position to invest back into my channel and take it up a level, so what would be a small gesture from you would be huge help to me. Many thanks for your support.
Hi Just saw your Video. I assume you live around Gateshead? Many years ago I was coached by Alan Storey and Lindsay Dunn. Regards Grenville Wood
@dynamic running fitness
I was ready to throw my watch, laptop, AND phone out the window. Thanks for this clear concise video! Now subscribed.
Thanks very much, I'm glad the video helped you.
nice!!! I didn't even realize that the specific HR zones for running/swimming/biking weren't even activated until i watched this video. thanks!
Thank you so much. I literally paused this video, went out and pushed myself to find a more accurate max heart rate (197), and then continued the video. I started doing aerobic runs a few days ago and it felt like the aerobic level was too low. Now I know that it WAS too low. Thanks again for this helpful video. I’m ready to go do more aerobic running with the proper limits.
This is good information. I am doing the Garmin 5k Plan and I noticed that the pace they gave me for the training plan I am always in zone 3 and 4 for my easy runs. I can never get into zone 2 unless I am walking. I guess I must recalibrate the HRZ.
It does sound like you need to look at your stored HR zone info. Hopefully this will sort it for you.
Same, adjusted my HR zones but still in 3 and 4. Guess I just need to get fitter lol.
Did you sort it?
Enjoyed the information.... Keep the up the good work!
Thanks very much. Many more videos in the making.
Thank you for that , needed to change my heart rate zone . 👍🏻
You’re welcome 😊
Thanks for helping out setting my hr Garmin 935...I was way off. I am working in zone 2 hard... trying to understand and set goals.
Thank you for sharing that info. I will now use my settings!
Glad it was helpful!
very helpful video , used it to change my zones. Garmin now updates the zones automatically based on their own formula . there is a difference between the polar value and garmin values by 5-6 . that apart i tried to click on the link for the excel sheet , site did not connect. Anyway that sheet can be shared. it looked incredible.
Thanks for sharing
Great video! Thank you
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for the spreadsheet
Top notch mate very good information👍👍👍
Thanks,... helpful to know how to navigate the Garmin. I checked my max heart rate and checked the calculator but it seems that the Garmin and connect app had already worked it out from my running stats.
Thank you Sir .. Hi from Italy
Does the app interface differ with different watches? I dont see that symbol on mine with the Venu SQ watch?
I've found the same. Can only set % in my venu sq 2.
Very helpful. Cheers🇨🇦
You're welcome. Thanks for the comment.
Wow! Great video!
Interesting video. I live in the Middle East and the temperatures are in excess of 30°. What kind of HR adjustment would you suggest making based on temperature?
Hi Ben. After 30 degs you can easily add 10 bpm or even 15 but it depends on how climatised you are to those sort of temps. I could suggest pick a route of 3 miles or so and run it at 2 different temperatures, same pace etc and then compare the difference between the 2 runs regards your average heart rate. Everyone is different but this could show specifics to you personally. Hope that helps.
@@DynamicRunningFitness brilliant thanks. I’ve lived in these temperatures for some time so am fairly acclimatised but they’ve always played havoc with heart rate and meant I’ve steered clear. Now I bought a garmin I wanted to use it properly and noticed when I ran in the UK recently there was a big discrepancy between pace and heart rate compared to here. It’s all approximations. Thanks for the advice and good luck!
Thanks for the useful video. I am not able to set the Heart Rate Zones for Cycling or Walking in my Garmin Forerunner 55 device. I could set it only for Running. Are the HR Zones not available for Cycling or Walking?
Hi Deepak. It should be possible with the Forerunner 55. Try these options taken from the manual. www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/GUID-30C91919-943C-44E9-8048-901AC0881AEA.html
Hi, thanks for this information, easy to understand .
You are welcome!
hi. does the App not calculate automatically the zones once you add the max heart rate? it seems that the zones % are fixed there. cheers
Clear demo, thanks.
Glad you liked the video, thanks
Excellent. Thanks!
Do you know where to find a formula to adjust your training Zones based on a loweer resting heart rate? I never get any intensity minutes on my Garmin watch. My resting heart rate is 48. I"m 75 and not going to run full out to test my maximum. Probably can't. Thanks for this. Very clear.
Hi Anne, unfortunately you really need a max heart rate figure to accurately set your HR Zones, having a resting heart rate of 48 at 75 years old is very impressive I must say and I can understand why you don't want to do a max effort test. What I would suggest is using the 220-age formula to begin with (rough I know) but then tweak the zones until you feel they are accurate by a perceived level of exertion. For example, your Zone 4 (threshold) should be approx 8/10 effort level.
Awesome video, thanks very much 👍
Thanks for the video. Do you set your max HR based on 220-Age or the max HR your watch obtained?
Interesting Video. However the figures suggested by Polar are way too low for me. I have returned to running after a 2 year absence due to personal circumstances and a Total Knee Replacement. I have a background of Marathon, Ultra and Ironman stretching back to 1983! I am now 67 years old and have gradually built up my running again over a five month period to 27 miles a week. My intention is now to plateau for a few weeks to allow my body to adjust. I have always trained to HR not min miles. In my early 60's I ran 4.10 at a 'relaxed pace' at Lanzarote. (Used as a qualifier for Comrades). At the moment not too worried about pace. My resting HR is around 46-8 (was high 30's back in the day) Did road Max HR test today after watching your video - 156.
At the moment my long runs are around @ 130-5 HR which is fairly easy for me ( 8 miles @ average 11.00 mile pace). My steady runs are around @ 140 HR (5 miles @ average 10.30 pace). My aim is San Fransisco Marathon next year at 10 min mile pace. My mileage pace is gradually coming down due to what I thought was fairly easy Aerobic sessions. Due to my age and knee I do not think I will do interval training. Now here is the question - Do I follow my body and train to the zones I am using at the moment. Secondly are wrist monitors as accurate at chest straps? I am training with a Garmin Forerunner 620 at the moment and and now thinking of upgrading.
Your views would be much appreciated.
Hi David, thanks for your comment. Firstly, everyone is unique and these calculators can only go so far to predicting accurate HR zones, especially if you're a long time athlete. I would recommend taking the HR zones as a template and then tweaking them based upon your own 'rate of perceived exertion'. Only you know how hard you are working at any given moment. With regards the HR sensors, the wrist based sensors are decent but not as accurate as a good chest strap. The wrist based take average samples and so are more prone to rounding errors whereas the chest straps tend to give more real time measurements. I hope this has helped answer your questions. Steve.
Thank you!
Thanks but why the need to check zones at another site when the Garmin app/ watch are already setting the zones for u once the max heart rate is entered? The latter isnt good?
That's a fair point but depending on what device you are using, the accuracy can vary in accuracy, plus it takes the device a bit of time to 'learn' your characteristics. If you know how to manually enter your data then you can get the best of both worlds.
Thanks for the guide...
Good day, one question I see your % next to heart rate is different from the zones that are given?
How do u know that your max hr is 198 based on a run ? Was that the highest it can go ? Also I thought it was 220 subtract your age as a rough idea. Im assuming your older than 22. Sorry I dint understand so amy help is appreciated. Thanks
220 minus your age is a very rough way to calculate max hr. I know mine to be 198 as that is how high it goes during a hard training session or race. I'm 50 years old but can still get a HR that high.
I can't seem to find on my runs the recap of zones i was in. And recap week of where my hours was on the zones as i had on polar. Cant find them on the watch or app. I've judt bought garmin 945 lte
You should be able to find this info on either the Garmin Connect App or the Desktop website when you go into the individual activity.
Tq sir ... I am also make video about heart rate zone setting in my language ...
All the best
How do you set the heart rate zones on your watch and to get the too high or too low alert on your watch?
So, why are there separate heart rate zones for running cycling, etc? How do you calculate those?
Awesome
great info thanks for sharing
You're welcome
Great. Thanks
Why are you getting your data from polar app, when the Garmin app adjusts your zones when you put in your max heart rate?. Is Polar more accurate or something else
This feature doesn’t work anymore 😔 my zones are not right, and I cannot adjust them manually anymore 🤷🏽♀️
I am unable to find the user settings on my Garmin Connect app for my Garmin Edge 1040. I have been able to access these settings previously but now they seem to have vanished..
Hi there. really useful video thanks. just one thing-when I tap in new heart rate numbers-what based on should be? max heart rate or lactate threshold? Best regards, Tom.P.S. sometimes after run watch ask me (because recognized new max heart rate) if I would change/add new max-sould I say yes isn't? or just remember and at home change manually?ok one more thing-why ones websites like your link for calculate show me another rates compare to another websites? I'm 47 and system show me max 173 but so far I know it's 180. so what should I do?
Can you use this whilst you sleep to see how low your heart rate drops with an alert. I suffer from bradycardia.
Some Garmin devices have an 'abnormal heart rate' alert. I suggest you look at your user manual to see if yours has it and how to set it up.
Why do you like Polar's zone calculations over Garmin's?
Garmin uses an estimate for your maximum heart rate therefore all your zones are based upon that estimate. If you know your actual maximum and then use that, it will be more accurate. There is no perfect way to do it as everybody is different but I find doing it this way works well.
Is there an application on the phone that calculates the maximum capacity because I do not have a watch?
By maximum capacity are you referring to max heart rate? If so then many phones have a heart rate sensor. My Samsung galaxy has in their Samsung health app for eg. The easiest way to find your max hr though is count your pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by 4 for a bpm at the end of a hard effort or race.
Oh thank you that's the first clear info I encountered. I noticed my zones on the watch did not align with the calculations I was making myself and your explanation was v useful. Can zones change though? I looked at some of my fastest 5K races and the max HR was around 167 but in my 10K and half the heart would at times go up to 185-186 and in just one race I saw 191. I decided to insert 186 as max HR as 191 I saw only once but since I started doing other training like in zone 2 and intervals and hills I rarely go to that max HR. Just wondering if I should e.g. in Z4 interval push to max and also if it'd be better to include this one off max HR in calculations... thanks for the video anyway
The percentages of Max heart rate wont change but the figures will change in relation to your actual max heart rate. Its therefore a good idea to look at that figure regularly and recalculate. I do mine monthly. Thanks for the comment.
I did all this & then it shows my heart rate on the big like clock part of the app where it shows it going up then down, but how you have the resting & high numbers there mine doesn't update these even after doing everything you said?
thanks
I dont have a garmin watch I only have the hrm chest strap. Doesnt seem like I have anywhere near this capability. What gives
Can the Garmin Connect app tell me stats of my training using only chest strap HRM-dual & smartphone, and no watch at all? Thanks!
Hi, sorry for the delay in response. As far as I'm aware, the Garmin App is designed specifically to pair up with a watch.
I downloaded the excel table, is there a way to set the table to km. I live i the neterlands, that would help me a lot
Yes, it can be changed to metric.
Hi do you have the link to the Excel Table as that's something that looks great to use towards my Ironman Training
Hi David, you can download that excel file from my website. The link is in the description
I just purchased the 745! Can some tell me if ill be able to set a continuous low heart rate monitor alert on this watch?
I'm not familiar with that watch but I'm fairly certain you should be able to. Try this www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2492EDA1-1182-400B-8F43-D8B3211E4F3C/EN-US/GUID-A1C8190D-D4D6-4EE4-9B31-87AE009433AA.html
Hi thank you for this, my garmin forerunner 45 app. only allows BASED on: % max heart rate, % of rate reserve and % of lactate threshold. There was not any option for run etc... can you help please?
You can Set manualy rate reserve % :)
Hi. Sorry. It is confusing. How do set up an alarm on my garmin fenix 6 when hr exceeds 140 bpm? I dont want anything else. Just this.
Hi Gatis. I'm afraid I don't have a Fenix 6. I have recorded a video on HR alerts using my vivoactive 3 which won't help in detail but may put you in the right direction. ruclips.net/video/wPRqg39Umnw/видео.html
What problem I have is not resting or high heart rate
How can I get the heart rate thing @2:34 to show on my connect app? Its not there for me. Thank you for the video.
On the main screen scroll to the very bottom and select 'Edit My Day'. In there you can select what data cards show on your home screen. Hope this helps.
I didnt do it yet as I still need to get my max heart rate. But will there be a difference between the hr zone calc of polar and heartmonitors?
There may be a small difference but not much, I would have thought.
hi Steve, i find the heart rate zones a joke while using my garmin forerunner 45, i cant jog very slowly (walking pace) in anything lower than zone 3 ... nothing at all in zone 1.. mostly in zone 4 and 5
I want my garmin to show in which zone I am in during my work out. So not only the number of my heart rate but also in which zone this is!
Any idea how to change the hr zones of edge510? When I click on the device, the available options are: device settings and device support center.
When I click on device settings, options available: auto upload, weather and alerts. I can't find user settings 😔
I'm sorry but I'm unfamiliar with any of the edge devices.
I’ve been trying to figure out how to set up my watch to do a run of a set distance and pace, but if my HR gets to high I could maybe hit the lap button and walk until my HR drops, then lap again to continue. I don’t want to pause because I want to know how long I can go at set pace before my HR starts to creep up. Anyone have an idea?
I'm having a problem with the spreadsheet. It gets an error when trying to change to distance from the default marathon to a 5k/10k. When I try to use the drop down menu it says Invalid - Input must fall within specified range. Anyone know a fix?
I tried to download the sheet but can open it
How do you know your max HR 198? How old r u?
I am 49 years old. I know my max heart rate as 198 as that is what I measure at the end of a 5K race or during a hard training session. The formula of 220 minus your age is a very inaccurate way of assessing your max HR because there are too many variables from person to person.
@@DynamicRunningFitness noted.. And what method do you used to calculate max heart rate?
@@ascites87 My Garmin watch tells me. Either the wrist based device or sometimes I wear a chest strap. You can always count your pulse for 15 seconds then multiply by 4.
@@ascites87
Try this:
1. Warm up thoroughly until you are good and sweaty.
2. Run two interval stretches of four minutes each where you get proper breath. Take a three-minute break with calmer activity between each stroke.
3. Start on the third interval pull. After two minutes, increase the intensity even more and continue running until you can no longer. Your maximum heart rate will then be the highest heart rate value you reach. If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can measure your heart rate with two fingers against your neck for 30 seconds immediately after completing the test, and double the number you count.
@@Zerotaxi1984 I bought chest strap HRM, and do LTHR.. 👍👍👍 Easy peasy
Doesn't the newer garmins do this automatically now?
The newer device are getting better but they do still, as far as I believe, just use a general calculation based on your age, gender etc. If you get deeper into heart rate training then it's always handy to be able to enter more accurate HR zone figures. Some HR calculators take a lot more into consideration when calculating your zones.
How tight should it be your watch
It doesn't need to be particularly tight, no more than a normal watch. Tight enough that its not moving around but not so tight that its uncomfortable.
Hi the link is broken for the spreadsheet
Hi. I have fixed the link in the video desciption
@@DynamicRunningFitness Thanks how do i change for shorter distance ? For example, 1.5 miles or 2 miles ?
@@nissanthapaa There is a pull down menu top left where you can select a race distance.
@@DynamicRunningFitness there is only option for 5k or above nothing below. What shall I do ?
It doesn't let me because it says the number value is invalid. 🤔
Not Working Sync at Garmin forerunner 55
Hi there,
Thanks for posting the video.
I am trying to figure out my zones but getting a bit confused.
Other sites tell you to include your resting heart rate into the equation and the % should be that of your working capacity I.e. Max HR minus your resting heart rate then add this to your RHR.
This for example changes my zone 4 from 148 - 167 using your method to 157 - 171.
Why would some being using one method over the other.
Thanks in advance
There are a number of different ways to work out HR Zones. I chose and use this one as it's fairly simple and suits the needs of most runners. Of course if you're looking for increased accuracy then you can use the more complicated formulas. When coaching recreational runners who are not used to the concept of HR training then I find this works quite well. Hope this helps.
@@DynamicRunningFitness thabks for getting back to me. Yes that does help. Thanks again
I have different menu on my Garmin :(
Hmm Running with shoe laces untied,, i expect to see some trips and falls here.
And this is where it gets confusing. Because zone 2 is 60-70% of your max heart rate, while the zone 2 here is 70-80%….
🤔 I thought Garmin automatically calculated this based on data collected
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Talks about Garmin > goes to Polar 😬
This is quite an old video now and I'm surprised you're the first person to point this out haha. I'll be remaking this video at some point for a more up to date version.
@@DynamicRunningFitness Just found it funny 😆 I’ve been a Polar fan boy since the 90s but just recently got the 745.
Yes, the irony is quite telling. The 745 is a great bit of kit.
@@DynamicRunningFitness I’m super impressed by the 745, plus all the capabilities of Connect and the eco system. With the acquisition of Firstbeat, it will only make Garmin more stronger.
This is all non applicable in the new Garmin app. Which is utter garbage