A planned heart-rate range used to guide the intensity of cardiovascular exercise.
Why Target heart rate matters
A target range can support pacing, but formulas and wearable readings are estimates rather than exact limits.
A practical example
Using heart rate together with breathing and perceived effort during a steady session.
Common mistake
Ignoring medication, symptoms, heat or actual effort because a device shows the target number.
Keep the context in mind.
Training and nutrition terms describe general principles. The right exercise, intensity or food target still depends on your experience, health, goals and schedule.
Personalised coaching
Apply the principle to your own training.
A definition is useful, but your programme still needs to match your experience, schedule, recovery and goals.
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