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What are the default HR zones based on?

The default HR zones are based on common values you find in sports medicine literature.


As HR zones vary from person to person, we recommend you test and adjust the default zones. Read this article to learn more about aerobic and anaerobic thresholds, how these impact HR zones and how to define your personal heart rate zones.