Zone training explained: how to find your training zones

Zone training explained: how to find your training zones

Zone training takes the guesswork out of effort. Here is how zones work in swim, bike and run, and how to find yours.

When it comes to zone training, one of the most challenging parts is identifying your exact training zones for each of the triathlon disciplines. Get them right and every session has a clear purpose.

Why zones matter

Zones tell you how hard to go. Easy days stay easy so you can recover, and hard days are hard enough to drive improvement. Training in the right zone is how you build fitness without overtraining.

Find yours in minutes

Download our free Zone Training Spreadsheet, enter four numbers and you will have everything you need for swim, bike and run.

Let the app do the work

AltaBrio uses your zones in every session it builds, and adjusts them as your fitness changes.

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