Questions about Training Effect.

I was so disappointed when Training Effect was taken away from the VAHR. I really used it in my training. So I am happy to have it back.

I have a question, however about how things work with it.

Today I did a 30 minute HIIT class.

146 bpm: Avg HR
167 bpm: Max HR
0.0:Anaerobic TE
3.3: Aerobic TE

Now I thought I was dying, but obviously my watch did not.

Any idea why I'm getting 0.0 anaerobic in a HIIT class? Is it because it's too short?

0 Dr Phil over 8 years ago

Some things to consider - are your heart rate zones correct? The high intensity intervals might not be long enough to get your heart rate high enough, for long enough. You hit a max of 167, but where does that sit in relation to the HRmax you have set?

Post a link to the workout please.

0 meste7 over 8 years ago

Some things to consider - are your heart rate zones correct? The high intensity intervals might not be long enough to get your heart rate high enough, for long enough. You hit a max of 167, but where does that sit in relation to the HRmax you have set?

Post a link to the workout please.

I subscribe to that - check your HR zones, better to do a Lactate Threshold test to find your HR zones through that (running test within the watch)

0 mjsol over 8 years ago

Here is a link to the workout: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1649199526

It was a Les Mills Sprint Workout.

I am not sure about the VO2 Max test. Will that set the appropriate heart rate zones for me? The heart rate zones don't SEEM right to me. But I figured the watch settings would know more than I.

Does the VO2 Max test have to be done outside? I generally run on an indoor track.

Thanks for your help.

0 webvan over 8 years ago

They were referring to the "Lactate Threshold Test" found under "Training".

I have yet to do try this feature but I'd recommend doing it outside on flat ground and as straight as possible because that's where the measured distance will be the most accurate. Unfortunately GPS devices are little more than glorified stopwatches on the track (they overstate the distance/pace by 5%) unless you're running with a well calibrated footpod and choose it as the source for pace and distance.