{"id":42407,"date":"2022-10-18T17:00:26","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T15:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=628269"},"modified":"2022-10-18T17:15:14","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T15:15:14","slug":"training-zones-explained-how-to-use-heart-rate-and-power-zones-to-fast-track-your-training","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/training-zones-explained-how-to-use-heart-rate-and-power-zones-to-fast-track-your-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Training zones explained: how to use heart rate and power zones to fast-track your training"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/p>

By Nick Busca\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 18 October 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

\n\n

If you\u2019re starting to venture into the world of riding with data, chances are you\u2019ll have heard of training zones. In a nutshell, training zones enable cyclists to target specific physiological adaptations and, in turn, produce more effective results from time in the saddle.<\/p>\n

However, with numerous training zone models out there \u2013 covering both heart rate and power \u2013 and terms such as FTP, sweetspot, VO2 max and anaerobic threshold frequently bandied about, understanding and using training zones effectively can be complicated.<\/p>\n

That needn\u2019t be the case, though. In fact, using zones can simplify your training by adding structure to your riding, enabling you to hone the precise area of fitness you want to improve.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, using training zones is more accessible than ever, thanks to the increasing affordability of heart rate monitors<\/a> and\u00a0power meters<\/a>, as well as the fast-rising popularity of smart trainers<\/a> and a number of indoor cycling apps<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So what exactly are training zones, how can you determine your zones, and how do you use them? Let\u2019s get stuck in.<\/p>\n