THE INTENSITY ZONES

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ZONE 1 HELPS IN IMPROVING OVERALL HEALTH

Like a brisk walk, your breathing is under control and your muscles do not feel under strain. This zone requires virtually no focus. Your mind will wander.

ZONE 2 IS GOOD FOR LIGHT ENDURANCE IMPROVEMENT
 

Like a light jog or fast walk, your breathing is slightly accelerated and younotice your muscles are working but you don’t feel the urge to stop. This zone requires minimal focus. You will go long stretches without thinking about the exercise itself. Not much recovery needed.

ZONE 3 IMPROVES CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH AND ENDURANCE

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Like a run, your breathing is more active and your muscles are working_ You feel a slight urge to back off or stop, but the workout still feels manageable. This zone requires focus, but your mind may still wander slightly. Training requires recovery but a user can work.

ZONE 4 HANDLES THE DEMANDS OF CONTINUOUSLY INTENSE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Like a fast run (not a sprint), your breathing is accelerated and your muscles are working very hard. This is where you start to “feel the burn.’ You have the urge to back off or stop, but you are still able to push through. In this zone, you will be focusing on your workout the entire time. Training for a long time in this zone requires long recovery.

ZONE 5 MAKES YOU FASTER AND MORE POWERFUL BY IMPROVING THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN YOUR BRAIN AND YOUR MUSCLES

Like a sprint, your breathing is very rapid and your muscles are very strained. You have a strong desire to back off or stop. You cannot speak at all. This zone is mentally demanding and will require intense focus. Training in this zone requires a longer recovery.