Health and Fitness
Health and Fitness
What 'Cardio Load' Really Means in the Fitbit App
- The Cardio Load calculation, previously only on on the Pixel Watch 3, has now rolled out to all recent Fitbit models (and the other Pixel Watches) without a Fitbit Premium subscription. So what is it,
The article from Lifehacker discusses the concept of "Cardio Load" as introduced in the Fitbit app. Cardio Load is a metric designed to measure the intensity of your cardiovascular workouts, providing insights into how hard your heart is working during exercise. It uses data from your heart rate to estimate the strain on your cardiovascular system, helping users to understand if they are pushing too hard or not enough during their workouts. This feature aims to guide users in balancing their exercise intensity to prevent overtraining or undertraining, potentially reducing the risk of injury or burnout while optimizing fitness gains. The metric is particularly useful for those who engage in varied forms of exercise, from running to cycling, offering a more nuanced view of fitness beyond just steps or calories burned.
Read the Full Lifehacker Article at:
[ https://lifehacker.com/health/what-is-cardio-load-in-the-fitbit-app ]
Read the Full Lifehacker Article at:
[ https://lifehacker.com/health/what-is-cardio-load-in-the-fitbit-app ]
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