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Zone 2 Training: Find Your Heart Rate Zone & Track It Free

Zone 2 training builds your aerobic base and improves fat oxidation. Here's how to calculate your Zone 2 range and log every session using just your iPhone.

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Pulse Rate turns complex biometric concepts into simple daily habits. Measure, track, and understand your body using just your iPhone.

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Import your workouts from Apple Health to combine activity history with camera-based readings. Every measurement syncs back to your health dashboard automatically.

How it works

Get Started in 4 Simple Steps

Step 1

Calculate Your Zone 2 Range

Zone 2 = 60–70% of your maximum heart rate. A simple estimate: 220 minus your age. If you're 35, your max is ~185 bpm and your Zone 2 range is ~111–130 bpm.

Step 2

Log Your Resting HR Baseline

Open Pulse Rate and take a resting measurement first thing in the morning. This baseline helps you track how your resting HR drops as your Zone 2 fitness improves over weeks.

Step 3

Record Post-Workout Recovery HR

After a Zone 2 session (easy run, bike, or walk), measure your heart rate with the camera immediately after. How quickly it drops is a reliable marker of aerobic efficiency.

Step 4

Watch Your Resting HR Trend

Consistent Zone 2 training lowers resting heart rate over 6–12 weeks. Pulse Rate's trend charts let you visualize this progress clearly and stay motivated.

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