heart rate training Archives

New Feature: Heart Rate Running Workouts

By VDOT|2026-06-10T15:17:30-04:00June 10th, 2026|App Features|

We are thrilled to announce a highly requested update to the V.O2 coaching platform: you can now fully program heart rate-based running workouts, with the added flexibility to seamlessly toggle between pace and HR zones depending on your training focus, and sync heart rate targets directly to your watch (Apple, Coros, Garmin). Incorporating HR zones [...]

Jack Daniels On Leveraging Heart Rate Training

By VDOTO2-Author|2023-12-29T14:18:01-05:00June 13th, 2017|Ask Dr. Jack Daniels, Training tips|

By Dr. Jack Daniels Every training session should have a purpose that improves one of the following physiological functions: Heart and sport-muscle strengthening Endurance Aerobic fitness Anaerobic fitness Speed Economy of movement Exercise heart rate is associated with each of the above-mentioned functions A faster-than-anticipated heart rate suggests over-training or inadequate recovery from previous exercise [...]