Peloton Heart Rate Zone Calculator
Optimize your Power Zone Training and Strive Score
Your Personalized Peloton Zones
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How to Use Peloton Heart Rate Zones
Heart rate training on the Peloton platform is categorized into five distinct zones. These zones are percentages of your Maximum Heart Rate (MHR). By monitoring these zones during a class, you can ensure you are hitting the intended physiological stimulus of the workout, whether it's recovery, endurance, or high-intensity intervals.
Understanding the 5 Heart Rate Zones
- Zone 1 (50-60% MHR): Very Light. Ideal for active recovery and warm-ups.
- Zone 2 (60-70% MHR): Light. The "fat-burning" zone where you can maintain a conversation easily.
- Zone 3 (70-80% MHR): Moderate. Aerobic zone. Conversation becomes more difficult.
- Zone 4 (80-90% MHR): Hard. Anaerobic zone. You are breathing heavily and can only speak in short phrases.
- Zone 5 (90-100% MHR): Maximum. All-out effort. Usually reserved for short intervals or sprints.
The Strive Score Connection
Peloton uses these heart rate zones to calculate your Strive Score. This is a non-competitive metric that measures how much time you spend in each heart rate zone during a workout. Since it is based on your specific heart rate, a beginner and an elite athlete can have the same Strive Score if they both push themselves relative to their own fitness levels.
Example Calculation
If you are 40 years old, your estimated Max Heart Rate is 180 BPM (220 – 40). Based on this:
- Zone 2 (60-70%): 108 – 126 BPM
- Zone 4 (80-90%): 144 – 162 BPM