Polar Equine Computers Australia


MAX Aerobic Power A Polar heart rate monitor is an easy to use diagnostic tool, which supplies precise (ECG accurate) as well as constant heart rate information without needing to stop exercising. Heart rate monitoring technology makes it possible to monitor the condition of your animal at any moment, regulate the intensity and keep a document of the whole training process.

Anaerobic Threshold

This exercise intensity uses the aerobic threshold. When glycogen oxidisation takes place without creating an oxygen debt. Often divided into intervals. Training at this level improves performance capacity needed in competitive situations. Lactate value should be about 4mmol.

Steady State

Aerobic training improves Cardio-respiratory functions as well as general aerobic capacity. This type of training can be maintained over long duration's.

Moderate Activity

Daily activity at moderate intensity corresponds to general physical activity. This type of activity can be used for the recovery period after a race or between two races.

The chart "Heart Rate zones" offers a guide to the heart rate level or zone best suited to the type of activity the horse is undertaking.