Cardio training on clearance
The cardio-training clearance sale brings together end-of-line products to manage your endurance sessions at your heart's rhythm: chest straps and heart rate monitors that measure your heart rate in real-time, on the treadmill, bike, rowing machine or outdoors. A simple tool to train in the right zone, progress without overexerting yourself and track your improvements from week to week.
Work on your heart and breathing, at a reduced price.
Chest strap or wrist sensor: which measurement
The chest strap captures the electrical activity of the heart using two electrodes placed under the pectorals: it's the most reliable measurement, even during sudden intensity changes in interval training. The optical sensor on the wrist, integrated into watches, measures blood flow using light; practical for daily use, it reacts with a delay and becomes unclear when the strap moves or the wrist tightens, for example on a rowing machine. The strap transmits its data via Bluetooth or ANT+ to a watch, smartphone, or machine console. You need to moisten the electrodes before exercise for immediate contact. These end-of-line items won't be restocked.
Other end-of-line items
Fitness clearance also includes:
- Men's Clothing.
- Women's Clothing.
- Shoes, for training and gym.
All end-of-line items are gathered on the fitness page.
The five heart rate zones
Cardio training is divided into zones, expressed as a fraction of maximum heart rate. Zone one, very easy, is for recovery; zone two, where you can still hold a conversation, builds endurance foundation and should represent the main part of the volume. Zone three corresponds to sustained effort, zone four to the threshold, where breathing becomes laboured, and zone five to maximum effort, manageable from a few tens of seconds to a few minutes. To set your zones, you estimate your maximum heart rate, for example using Tanaka's formula, two hundred eight minus seven tenths of your age, or better through a supervised stress test.
Treadmill, bike, rower or elliptical: which machine for your goal
Each machine works the heart in its own way. The treadmill mimics running and quickly raises intensity but imposes impacts on the knees. The stationary bike supports the body's weight through the seat and is suitable for recovery after injury or for overweight individuals. The elliptical combines arms and legs without ground impact. The rower engages the legs, back, and arms in one movement: the push comes first from the legs, then the upper body leans back and the arms pull last. Whatever the machine, heart rate remains the best reference for comparing sessions and adjusting effort.
Endurance and interval training: organising your week
The World Health Organization recommends that adults get between one hundred and fifty to three hundred minutes of moderate-intensity endurance activity per week, or half that at vigorous intensity. To make progress, this volume is spread over three or four sessions: most in endurance foundation, at a conversational pace, and only one session of interval training, which alternates for example one minute fast and one minute slow, repeated eight to ten times. A rest day between two intense sessions allows the heart and muscles to assimilate the work. Resting heart rate, measured upon waking, decreases with training: it’s a sign of improved fitness.
Frequently asked questions
What is a normal resting heart rate?
In adults, the resting heart rate typically ranges between sixty and one hundred beats per minute. Endurance athletes often drop below sixty; an unusually high value upon waking may indicate fatigue.
Should you do cardio on an empty stomach to lose weight?
Fasting cardio isn't essential: what matters is the regularity of sessions and the balance of your diet. If you do it, keep the intensity low, drink water and stop at the slightest discomfort.
Is a heart rate monitor strap compatible with all watches?
Most straps transmit via Bluetooth, often also via ANT+, two standards used by many watches, apps, and gym machines. Check the protocol listed on the product information before buying to avoid surprises.
How do you wash a heart rate monitor strap?
Detach the electronic unit, then rinse the textile strap in lukewarm water after each session to remove sweat. Some straps can be machine washed in a net; lay them flat to dry, away from heat.
How long does it take to improve endurance?
With three regular sessions a week, you generally start noticing the first improvements after four to six weeks: easier breathing, lower heart rate at the same pace. Consistency matters more than intensity.
