Question 1

What are heart rate training zones?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate training zones are ranges of heartbeats per minute that correspond to different exercise intensities. There are typically five zones: Zone 1 (50-60% max HR) for warm-up, Zone 2 (60-70%) for fat burning, Zone 3 (70-80%) for aerobic endurance, Zone 4 (80-90%) for anaerobic threshold, and Zone 5 (90-100%) for maximum effort.

Question 2

How do I calculate my maximum heart rate?

Accepted Answer

The most common formula is 220 minus your age. For example, if you are 30 years old, your estimated maximum heart rate is 190 bpm. More accurate formulas like Tanaka (208 - 0.7 x age) exist and may give better results, especially for older adults.

Question 3

Which heart rate zone is best for fat burning?

Accepted Answer

Zone 2 (60-70% of max heart rate) is often called the "fat-burning zone" because a higher proportion of calories burned come from fat. However, higher-intensity zones burn more total calories per minute. For overall fat loss, a mix of intensities combined with a calorie deficit is most effective.

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