Your heart (and its level of fitness) is the primary driver of your run - so why not listen to it...literally?
Learn how using a heart rate monitor can help you become a better runner by making your workouts more effective and efficient.
- A heart rate monitor can help you to:
- Track your progress toward increased aerobic endurance,
- Monitor and improve your cardiovascular fitness,
- Prevent over-training,
- Prevent under-training,
- Keep you on pace during training and racing,
- Make your workouts more fun!
Presented by Leslie Rathbun. Leslie is a personal trainer certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and holds a degree in Sports Medicine and Human Performance from the University of Washington. She has also been an avid long-distance runner and cyclist for the last 20 years. Leslie believes the key to true fitness is learning to work within your fitness level and abilities and advocates using a heart rate monitor to track, fine-tune and improve your overall fitness.
