Heart rate zones and its benefits are categorized into five zones including;
Zone 1: 50-60%, low-intensity and minimal exertion. This exercise can improve your overall health.
Zone 2: 60-70%, recommended for fat and calories burning.
Zone 3: 70-80%, sustained intensity, more sweat. This is the perfect zone for maximizing health benefits from workout and improve strength.
Zone 4: 80-90%, fatigue, speaking in single word, heavy breathing and burning muscles, good for athletes or those who want to improve muscle endurance.
Zone 5: 90-100%, extreme fatigue, gasping while speaking, heavy breathing, exerted use of muscles. This zone is ideal for professional athletic training or performance testing for athletes.