In this video, we break down exactly what your running heart rate reveals about fitness, recovery, and progress. Whether you’re new to running, over 50, or an experienced athlete, understanding heart rate training zones can transform your performance and prevent overtraining.
📌 What you’ll learn in this video:
- Why two runners can have completely different heart rates at the same pace - The 3 main factors that affect heart rate: fitness, efficiency, and fatigue - How stress, poor sleep, heat, and recovery impact your numbers - Why Zone 2 training (65–75% HR max) is the key to building your aerobic base - How to track trends in heart rate (not just single numbers) for real progress - What resting heart rate and recovery curves reveal about your fitness level - How to spot fatigue and avoid the “grey zone” where training stalls
💡 If you’re over 50 and want to make your heart rate training work for you, we’ve built a FREE Heart Rate Zone Calculator. No more guessing based on age formulas—this tool gives you personalized training zones based on your actual physiology.
