Whats the difference between Activity Class and Training Program Level?
The Training Program Level is used in Suunto t4 and it tells which program level you are training at. The Training Levels are from 1 to 8 (in 2006-2007 models it is from 1 to 6). Level 1 is an easy program to begin with if you haven’t been working out before. Level 8 (= level 6 in the earlier Suunto t4 model) includes hard training and maintains your fitness after you have brought it to a good level. The levels in between are for increasing training load and fitness level, and based on the exercise guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine. How much do I need to train so that Suunto t3 or t4 updates my activity class? Suunto t3 and t4 update your activity class automatically. In order for the heart rate monitor to update the activity class you need to: • Train at least 7 days at the current activity class • Train actively enough (activity class update is based on the last four weeks’ training frequency) • The Training Effect (TE) of the training sessions needs to be high en
