Towards Accurate Reference Values for Heart Rate and Speed Zones by Aerobic Fitness and Sex in Long-Distance Runners
These findings establish precise, evidence-based reference ranges derived from a large cohort of runners and highlight the need to consider sex and performance level when estimating exercise intensities. Individualized physiological assessment remains essential for accurate training prescription and performance optimization.
Authors
- Roberto Cejuela (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4315-6307)
- Jonathan Esteve-Lanao
- Hector Arévalo-Chico (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1081-6449)
- Sergio Sellés-Pérez
Institutions
- University of Alicante (ES)
- MSD (Mexico) (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Sports
- Published
- 2026-01-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/sports14010029
- Primary Topic
- Sports Performance and Training
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00