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Five adventure films to watch
Lost then found
When you lose a part of yourself you begin to question why you were holding onto it so much, to begin with, in a life where change is the only constant, how do we let go and focus on the things that bring us joy?
Lost then found is the introductory episode of Suunto ambassador Christian Meier’s year-long project exploring the transition from a professional cyclist to an ultra trail runner.
”This project is about stepping back to gain a better perspective on life’s highs, lows, and challenges, which make it beautifully complex,” says Christian.
Caught in an avalanche. Is freeriding worth the risk?
Suunto ambassador Antti Autti has just started his 20th season as a professional snowboarder and kicks it off with a new Arctic Lines episode called “Twenty”. Twenty is actually split in chapters one and two so there’s plenty to watch!
“I’m not going to say I want to celebrate the anniversary but I want to have a season where I am really going for it!” Antti says.
In Twenty Chapter 2, Antti gets in trouble and is taken down by an avalanche. He is forced to think hard about his approach to risk-taking while exploring.
”No matter what we do, accidents can happen. And when that happens, our greatest responsibility is to share the experiences honestly, even if it’s painful. That way, others can learn from our mistakes and make better decisions in the backcountry.”
Bikepacking the Arctic Post Road
Adventure buddies and Suunto ambassadors Sami Sauri and Henna Palosaari went on a bikepacking trip way up above the Artic Circle over summer. Wild, vast open spaces, reindeer, kindly locals - they had a blast.
“Experiencing the simplicity of life up north and the local culture combined with the tranquility of the long wilderness sections creates a bikepacking experience that takes you miles away from the city hustle,” says Henna about the 430 km trip from Ylläs in Finnish Lapland to Alta, on the fjords at the top of Norway.
Read more about the Arctic Post Road
Turn it all off and come back to the present moment
"Present" follows Suunto ambassador Freya Orban and her friend and photographer Lukas Dürnegger as they go on a fast packing hut to hut trip in the mountains of Jämtland in central Sweden to rediscovering presence and the joy of running. Freya and Lukas left their smartphones at home and really tuned into the living world around them. Along the way they took time to stop a lot – and ate handfuls of juicy blueberries and cloudberries.
Read Freya’s 3 tips to find presence
So far… we have made it this far
Was this MTB adventure actually a MTB adventure? Sure, they had their mountain bikes with them. But with terrain so tough it’s hard to even hike it, what to speak of riding it, the question of what to call this madcap adventure arises.
The ragtag group of riding buddies consisting of Kevin Landry, JF Newton, Margus Riga, Kenny Smith, andPeter Wojnar set off on a freeriding adventure deep into British Columbia’s wild and rugged Chilcotin mountain range in search of new freeride lines.
The word expedition suits it better than adventure and 'challenge' doesn’t really do it justice. Watch the video above and read the report from the film crew and maybe you’ll reach a satisfying way to define it.
5 popular blog articles and 5 must-read tutorials of 2022
How to mix it up when you love too many outdoor sports
Allround mountain sport athlete Anton Krupicka shares how he strikes a balance with the four sports he loves.
”Embracing a variety of mountain sports has made me a more well-rounded athlete. It’s also extended my running career - there’s no way that I could only run now and stay healthy enough to race and have it be sustainable. That’s the main benefit,” Anton says.
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Who’s having the most fun?
Feeling is an excellent metric for recovery. If your feelings after exercise start to trend downwards, something is not right. You may be pushing too hard, not recovering well enough or might be getting sick. Consider taking a break or doing something different for a change.
But in addition to helping you track your recovery, feeling data reveals more. Here are six interesting findings about Suunto community, based on the data from Suunto app database.
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5 reasons why endurance athletes should do high-intensity strength training
To improve vertical speed and endurance, high-intensity resistance training should be an essential component of your training plan, says sports scientist, coach and athlete Susi Kraft. She is concerned many endurance athletes, whether trail runners, mountaineers or cyclists, believe they can skip the gym altogether or just do a little bodyweight training and that will suffice.
“One of the most common myths in the endurance world is that athletes should avoid lifting heavy weights, as they don’t need that for endurance, or that it will cause them weight gain and may slow them down,” Susi says. “This is just a myth. Actually, HIRT will make you faster, stronger and less prone to injury.”
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Allyship in the outdoors: what is it and how to be a good ally for others?
Strong allies make for safer, more welcoming outdoor spaces. In this article by Suunto athlete, ultra-runner and diversity champion Ryan Montgomery, he explains allyship and how we can all be good allies in the outdoors.
“Not everyone feels welcome, nor safe, in the outdoors. Diverse communities – our queer, LGBT, people of color, and peers with disabilities – often experience limitations that prevent them from getting outdoors. Each of us plays a role in eliminating barriers to outdoor spaces for others; being an ally is what will make outdoor recreation safe and accessible for all people,” writes Ryan.
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15 tips for beginners to fall in love with snorkeling
Dipping beneath the surface of the ocean opens up an incredible new world. It can expand our minds and bring us closer to our blue planet. With snorkeling, there’s no need for dive training or to carry heavy dive equipment. All you need is a good mask and snorkel, fins, a rash guard, reef-safe sunscreen, basic knowledge, and the new Suunto 9 Peak Pro so you can use the “snorkeling mode”.
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And there’s always something to learn!
In addition to inspiring and insightful stories, several how to articles were frequently read. Check these out, for example.
Living peak adventure – How to navigate with Suunto
With a GPS watch from Suunto, a world of adventure is at your fingertips. Learn how to find, create and navigate routes that’ll keep you stoked. Read the five-part article series
How to use Karoo 2 bike computer with Suunto
Hammerhead Karoo 2 is a Suunto compatible cycling computer that brings advanced navigation features, Suunto heatmaps and intuitive software to your handlebars. But there’s more to it than that! Read more
Suunto app goes big
On a big screen device like an iPad or an Android tablet you can experience richer texture and detail while planning routes and analyzing your training data. Learn more
Track your human powered commutes with Suunto
Living a more sustainable life starts with small, everyday choices. And, when done often enough and by enough people, these small changes will add up and start to have an impact. To support you in this, we have added the ability to track your human-powered commutes with Suunto app. Learn more
Plan your interval workouts with Suunto app
Build a workout in Suunto app and let your watch guide you through your session! This is especially useful with complex sessions, like intervals. Use Suunto app to build the workout step by step from warm-up to cool-down. Learn more
Control your core body temperature and get better performance results
Your core body temperature can massively impact your performance. That’s why athletes pour water over themselves during races. They’re trying to cool down because they know once their core body temperature reaches a certain level, they’ll lose power and their performance will deteriorate. Like heart rate and power, core body temperature is a crucial metric for elite and recreational athletes alike.
A new partnership with Suunto and CORE gives the Suunto community the opportunity to gain heat awareness and improve performance. The Suunto 9 Peak Pro, the most powerful watch we’ve ever made, combined with the CORE sensor mean the three key metrics of training and performance - heart rate, power, core body temperature - are all displayed on your watch face.
Read on to learn more and for three ways to control your core body temperature.
Overcoming the data and knowledge gap
Performance manager at CORE and road cyclist Christopher Jones believes a general awareness and understanding of core body temperature and how it affects performance is limited.
Until recently, athletes could only use invasive technology - e-pills and rectal probes - to monitor core temperature, and only for short time windows. Whereas heart rate monitors have provided almost around the clock data for decades. As a result the general public don't know a lot about core body temperature and how increased temperatures impact performance.
But the CORE sensor changes that. “The big advantage an athlete gets from CORE is understanding their body and being able to perform better in the heat,” Christopher says. “It is an easy-to-use and affordable solution that opens up this data and heat awareness for everyone.”
Embrace the tech and train smart
Christopher is excited CORE has now partnered with Suunto. The body temperature sensor has been used by athletes, coaches and sports scientists for several years. Just as heart rate monitors eventually began enjoying popularity with recreational sports enthusiasts, the same thing is gradually happening with core body temperature.
“It’s a new technology,” he says. “So just like a heart rate monitor, or a power meter, it will take time for people to adapt. But if you’re not racing in the Tour De France, you still use a heart rate monitor, right? Same thing with CORE. The tech will help guide sports people so they can train and race at their best. In a hot weather environment where it’s even harder to stay cool, the real time core body temperature data helps people to take the right steps to avoid heat becoming a problem.”
How does core body temperature affect performance?
When you get hot, your power output drops. Thermoregulation is, however, individual. Some people are better at operating at higher temperatures than others. When athletes get hot, the body diverts blood away from power-producing muscles to the skin. Sweat evaporation then cools the blood and the core body temperature.
3 ways to keep your core body temperature down
The CORE sensor delivers live data directly to your Suunto watch and means you are informed and can take action before it is too late. There are a few specific approaches to help manage your core body temperature for performance.
Follow a heat strategy
This involves doing things like easing off before you know you will begin a long ascent so you can cool your body down in advance. Or another example is staying behind other riders to reduce the amount of power needed and to keep your core body temperature as low as possible until you see a better opportunity to push.
Do active cooling
Staying well hydrated, pouring cold water over yourself, and wearing highly breathable fabrics and gear are all tactics that can be combined to keep cool.
Train your body to perform better when it’s hot
Heat training involves conditioning your body to be more efficient and perform better when you’re hot. CORE helps you elevate your core temperature to a precise temperature zone, letting your body adapt without wearing yourself out.
“Some athletes do heat training as a two-week training block, and then after that they can keep the conditioning with maintenance sessions.,” Christopher from CORE says. “Another approach is to slowly integrate heat training sessions into regular training sessions.”
How to use CORE body temperature sensor with your Suunto
SuuntoPlus CORE sports app is compatible with all Suunto 9 and Suunto 5 watches. To get started with CORE temperature sensor go to SuuntoPlus Store in Suunto app, find SuuntoPlus Core and select "Add to watch".
Before starting your activity, go down to exercise options and select CORE sports app. This connects your watch with the CORE sensor.
During your workout, your watch will receive and display live data from CORE sensor. Your body temperature data during the activity will also be saved in your workout.
Note: Make sure your Suunto 9 or Suunto 5 watch is updated to the latest software.
Learn more about CORE body temperature
Learn how augmented reality can empower your performance now
Suunto athlete and outdoor sports junky Gregor Strasser has been using ActiveLook-powered Julbo smart glasses with his Suunto for a few months, but is already liking what he’s seeing. He’s been testing them in the mountains above Salzburg in Austria and loves the way the most important performance data is always right there, displayed on a lens.
“I’m a technology freak and hoped they would make my everyday training easier,” Gregor says. “Of course, you have to get used to the new field of view, but once everything is perfectly adjusted, you can hardly imagine it any other way.”
Focus on what matters
ActiveLook is a division of Microoled, the second largest micro OLED supplier in the world. ActiveLook produces an embedded head-up display technology that fits into sleek, lightweight frames and lenses. Marketing & partnerships director of ActiveLook, Xavier Bonjour believes smart glasses are going to revolutionize outdoor sports.
“When you have the data displayed in your field of vision, you can better manage your effort and no longer need to look at your watch anymore,” he says. “We’ve tested our technology with athletes at the Copenhagen, Boston and Paris marathons. All the users beat their personal bests by two to five minutes.”
All Suunto 9 and Suunto 5 watches are compatible
ActiveLook is a display technology used by various sport glass brands such as Engo, Julbo and Cosmo. And now this technology is compatible with the all the Suunto 9 and Suunto 5 watches, including the the new Suunto 9 Peak Pro. It gives Suunto watch owners their key data directly in their field of view, on the inside of their lenses.
“Thanks to the overhead display, you always have the most important training parameters in view,” Gregor says. “Especially in urban areas with a lot of traffic or on rough trails in the mountains, it's great not to be distracted by having to look at my watch or bike computer. This increases safety during the training sessions because you always have everything in view and can fully concentrate. I have never been able to track my performance data in such detail and always stay up-to-date. The glasses give me completely new insights that I didn't have before.”
How the technology works
ActiveLook display technology consists of the following components:
A high-precision micro-projector: the data is projected to the right eye, and the perceived position is between the upper center and upper left. It varies from user to user based on individual morphology, head size, and distance between pupils.
A low power display
Dialog based ”Smart Wearable on Chip”
Custom lens coatings to maximize visual experience
Ambient light and gesture sensors
A battery with up to 12 hours power
A charge connection on the bridge
A high brightness, 304 x 256 pixel, yellow data display
Low power (1mW) thanks to a “memory pixel” that avoids the need for refresh scanning.
Smart sport glasses weigh between 30 and 40g
The miniaturized and invisible augmented reality technology displays essential performance data without obstructing the field of vision. A smart chip integrated into the eyewear projects data to a discrete near-eye display that “melts” into the optics. It gives access in real time to whatever data is monitored by athletes as they train or compete, such as distance, duration, speed, pace, power, or heartbeat.
Train smart and boost motivation
Activelook-powered smart glasses are the perfect gadget for activities when looking at a watch is difficult, such as mountain biking in technical terrain, running hard intervals, or cross-country skiing. The technology displays the essential workout data from the watch, such as heart rate, pace, power as well as turn-by-turn navigation information.
“When you have visual data right in front of you it can be very motivating,” Xavier says. “Like your own personal coach.”
Getting used to them
Xavier says it’s hard to explain how they feel to wear. “It’s a little like wearing a watch or a ring for the first time,” he says. “The first time you put the glasses on it’s a new experience , but once you start moving you forget about them and it becomes natural. When you look ahead, the display disappears - you intuitively learn where to look to see the data. And when you take them off again, you feel something is missing. Like misplacing your smartphone.”
If possible, test them at a shop before you buy, Gregor advises. “Unfortunately, these glasses are not cheap and everything should feel good and fit perfectly.”
How to use with Suunto
After turning on your ActiveLook glasses, simply open the SuuntoPlus ActiveLook sport app in your watch and start your activity. If you don’t have ActiveLook sport app available in your watch yet, go to SuuntoPlus Store in Suunto app and select "Add to watch".
During your activity, the app will send data to the glasses (types of data available varies model to model). When using navigation with waypoints, notifications will be delivered ahead of the waypoint so you don’t miss your turns.
Note: Make sure your Suunto 9 or Suunto 5 watch is updated to the latest software.
Discover ActiveLook-powered sport glasses
ENGO sport glasses
Cosmo Vision sport glasses
Julbo's Evad-1 sport glasses
All images by Gregor Strasser
Why navigating with a Suunto has never been better
GPS is just one of many. It stands for Global Positioning System and is a US based global navigation satellite system (GNSS). There are four other GNSS and counting. With more of them connecting to your navigation device you’ll get better accuracy, more often, than with one only. That’s because it’s more likely a satellite will be directly above your position and able to send and receive clear, fast, unobstructed signals.
How GNSS work
It almost seems like science fiction: hundreds of satellites in orbit around the planet sending and receiving signals from billions of devices. But how does it all work?
A GNSS system is a group of satellites strategically placed in orbit to generate and relay geospatial data via radio signals to connected sensors on the earth – including your Suunto watch. GNSS satellites orbit the planet once every 11 hours, 58 minutes and two seconds. Each satellite transmits coded signals containing the satellite’s precise orbit details and a very stable time stamp from an atomic clock.
GNSS systems have three parts:
Space: the satellites orbiting our planet.
Control: This part includes ground stations located around the equator to control, monitor, track and communicate with all the satellites.
Users: That’s you and your Suunto watch. Or your mobile phone. Your car’s navigation system. The entire IoT! Each device includes a GNSS receiver which comprises an antenna and a processor. The former receives the signal, while the latter decodes it.
Five systems is better than one
With the release of the Suunto 9 Peak Pro, navigating with a Suunto watch and accurately tracking the route of your activity has never been better. The GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and the QZSS global navigation satellite systems all work with the new sleek and versatile watch. Moreover, the watch’s navigation system is controlled by a new Sony chip that requires less power, resulting in less drain on the battery.
“The increased number of visible satellites that can be utilized simultaneously will improve the likelihood your watch positions you accurately,” says Markus Kemetter, product manager at Suunto. “This is especially the case when you’re in areas with obstacles, such as a city with skyscrapers or between steep mountains where part of the sky is blocked. “In addition to being more accurate, the Suunto 9 Peak Pro’s navigation system consumes less power giving the user longer battery life.”
“Another super important thing affecting your tracking accuracy is the assistant data coming from Suunto app every time you sync,” Markus continues. “Keeping that up to date is crucial for accuracy – so sync regularly.”
They work together by default
With all those satellites orbiting the planet and connecting to your watch, it doesn’t matter whether you’re running in Manhattan or mountaineering in the Himalayas. You can count on the best accuracy of any Suunto device we’ve ever made. And there’s no need to fiddle with the settings to make any selections.
In the Suunto 9 Peak Pro all five GNSS are simultaneously active by default. You don't need to do anything"
Change your navigation settings to extend your battery life
You can change the Suunto 9 Peak Pro’s navigation settings to extend its battery life.
Performance mode
This is the setting for optimal accuracy. In Performance modem, the Suunto 9 Peak Pro’s battery can last for 40 hours before requiring a charge.
Endurance mode
Selecting Endurance mode in your Suunto 9 Peak Pro puts the watch’s navigation chip into “duty cycle mode” – it sleeps half a second and switches on for half a second to get a fix. This extends the battery life and provides a less accurate, but still reliable track. The accuracy will, however, become poorer in more difficult terrain.
Tour mode
In this mode, the watch’s battery can last up to 300 hours. The mode extends the battery life by having the navigation chip on for 1–2 minutes every 30 minutes. This reduces the accuracy and is usually used by people who are traveling light and fast, can't regularly access a charge and don’t want to carry a battery pack with them.
Lead image: © Philipp Reiter
インターバルトレーニングのやり方|ランニング向けワークアウトをSuuntoアプリで作成する方法
ランニングのスピードを上げたい。
レース後半でもペースを維持したい。
短時間で効率よく負荷をかけたい。
そんなときに取り入れたいのが、インターバルトレーニングです。
インターバルトレーニングは、速いペースで走る区間と、ゆっくり走る・歩くなどの回復区間を交互に行うトレーニング方法です。マラソン、トレイルランニング、5km・10kmレースなど、さまざまなランニング目的に活用できます。
ただし、インターバル走は「何分走るのか」「何本行うのか」「回復時間はどのくらいか」を毎回覚えながら行うのが意外と大変です。
この記事では、インターバルトレーニングの基本、Suuntoアプリでワークアウトメニューを作成する方法、Suuntoウォッチで確認しながら走るメリットを紹介します。
インターバルトレーニングとは?
インターバルトレーニングとは、高い負荷の運動と、低い負荷の回復区間を交互に繰り返すトレーニングです。 ランニングでは、速く走る区間を「インターバル」、ゆっくり走る区間や歩く区間を「リカバリー」として設定することが多くあります。
インターバル走で鍛えられること
インターバル走では、スピード、心肺機能、ペース維持力、フォームの安定性などを高めることが期待できます。
一定ペースのジョギングとは違い、負荷と回復を繰り返すため、短時間でもメリハリのあるトレーニングになります。
初心者は無理のない設定から始める
インターバルトレーニングは負荷が高くなりやすいため、初心者はいきなり全力で走る必要はありません。
最初は「1分速く走る+2分ゆっくり走る」を数本行う程度でも十分です。慣れてきたら、距離や本数、ペースを少しずつ調整していきましょう。
どんな人に役立つ?
インターバルワークアウトは、次のような人に役立ちます。
5kmや10kmのタイムを縮めたい人
マラソン後半でもペースを維持したい人
トレイルランや坂道での走力を高めたい人
いつものジョギングに変化をつけたい人
短時間でも効率よく負荷をかけたい人
ペースや心拍数を意識して計画的に走りたい人
ただ速く走るだけでなく、「どのくらい走るか」「どのくらい休むか」「何本行うか」を決めておくことで、目的に合わせたトレーニングがしやすくなります。
Suuntoアプリを使えば、ウォームアップ、速く走る区間、リカバリー、クールダウンをステップごとに組み立てたワークアウトメニューを作成できます。作成したワークアウトは対応するSuuntoウォッチに同期でき、運動中は次のステップをリアルタイムで確認しながらトレーニングできます。
Suuntoアプリでインターバルワークアウトを作成できる
Suuntoアプリでは、インターバルのような「インターバルワークアウトメニュー」を作成できます。「インターバルワークアウトメニュー」とは、ウォームアップ、メインセット、リカバリー、クールダウンなどをステップごとに組み立てたトレーニングメニューのことです。
たとえば、次のようなワークアウトを事前に作成できます。
ウォームアップ 10分
1km インターバル
リカバリー 5分
1km インターバル
リカバリー 5分
クールダウン 10分
毎回メニューを覚えておかなくても、ウォッチ上で次のステップを確認できるため、トレーニングに集中しやすくなります。
Suuntoアプリでインターバルトレーニングを設定する方法
1. SuuntoアプリのWatchセクションを開く
Suuntoアプリで「インターバルワークアウトメニュー」を作成するには、アプリ内のウォッチセクションから「インターバールワークアウト」を開きます。
ここから、新しいワークアウトを作成できます。
2. ワークアウトの目標日を設定する
新しいワークアウトを作成するときは、目標日を設定するか、アプリ内のワークアウトライブラリに保存できます。
目標日を設定しておくと、ウォッチがその日に適したワークアウトとして提案してくれます。
3. ウォームアップを設定する
最初にウォームアップを設定します。
ウォームアップは、時間、距離、またはラップボタン操作で終了するように設定できます。たとえば、「10分ジョグ」や「ラップボタンを押したら次のステップへ進む」といった設定が可能です。
4. インターバルとリカバリーを設定する
次に、メインとなるインターバルとリカバリーを設定します。
ワークアウトは、距離、時間、ラップボタン操作、またはそれらの組み合わせを基準に設定できます。たとえば、1kmのインターバルと5分間のリカバリーを組み合わせることもできます。
ランニングなら、以下のようなメニューが作れます。
400m × 6本
1km × 5本
3分速く走る+2分ジョグ × 6本
坂道ダッシュ 30秒+リカバリー90秒 × 8本
5. 目標強度を設定する
ワークアウトの目標強度は、心拍数、パワー、ペース、スピードに基づいて設定できます。
たとえば、スピード練習ではペースを目安にする、負荷管理を重視するなら心拍数を目安にする、ランニングパワーを使っている場合はパワーを目安にする、といった使い方ができます。
6. クールダウンを設定する
最後にクールダウンを設定します。。
高強度のインターバルトレーニング後は、急に止まるのではなく、ゆっくり走ったり歩いたりして心拍数を落ち着かせることが大切です。
クールダウンまでワークアウトに含めておくと、最後まで流れを崩さずにトレーニングできます。
▶︎関連ページ:Suuntoアプリで計画的なワークアウトを作成し、Suuntoウォッチで使用する方法
作成したワークアウトをSuuntoウォッチに同期する
Suuntoアプリで作成したワークアウトは、SuuntoPlusガイドとしてウォッチに同期されます。
運動を開始する前に、ウォッチ上で正しいワークアウトガイドを選択します。アクティビティタイプを選んだ後、「スタート」を押す前に、スクロールダウンして SuuntoPlus > ガイド から作成したワークアウトメニューを選択します。
選択した状態で運動を開始すると、ウォッチ上でワークアウトのステップを確認しながらトレーニングできます。
トレーニング中はリアルタイムガイダンスを確認できる
運動中は、SuuntoPlusがワークアウトの次のステップを通知し、インターバルトレーニングのリアルタイムガイダンスを提供します。
たとえば、次のインターバルが始まるタイミング、リカバリー区間への切り替え、残り時間や距離などをウォッチ上で確認できます。
毎回時計を見ながら自分でラップを管理する必要が少なくなるため、走りに集中しやすくなります。
インターバルワークアウトのメニュー例
初心者向け:1分インターバル
ウォームアップ 10分
速めに走る 1分
ゆっくり走る 2分
× 6本
クールダウン 10分
最初は全力ではなく、「少しきつい」と感じる程度から始めるのがおすすめです。
5km・10km向け:400mインターバル
ウォームアップ 10〜15分
400m インターバル
200m ジョグ
× 6〜8本
クールダウン 10分
スピード感に慣れたいランナーに向いています。
マラソン向け:1kmインターバル
ウォームアップ 15分
1km インターバル
3〜5分 ジョグ
× 4〜6本
クールダウン 10分
一定ペースを維持する力を高めたいときに取り入れやすいメニューです。
トレイルラン向け:坂道インターバル
ウォームアップ 15分
坂道を速く走る 30〜60秒
ゆっくり下る、または歩いて回復
× 6〜10本
クールダウン 10分
登りでのパワーやフォーム維持を意識したいときに役立ちます。
TrainingPeaksなどのパートナーサービスとも連携できる
ワークアウトメニューは、TrainingPeaksなどのパートナーサービスからSuuntoに同期することもできます。
コーチからメニューを受け取っている場合や、外部サービスでトレーニング計画を管理している場合も、Suuntoウォッチと組み合わせて活用できます。
インターバルトレーニングを続けるためのポイント
頻度は週1回程度から始める
インターバルトレーニングは負荷が高いため、毎日行う必要はありません。
まずは週1回程度から始め、疲労感や回復状態を見ながら調整しましょう。
ペースよりもフォームを崩さないことを意識する
速く走ることだけを意識すると、後半でフォームが崩れやすくなります。
インターバル中も、リズム、姿勢、腕振り、接地の安定を意識することが大切です。
回復状態を見ながら行う
疲労が強い日や睡眠不足の日に無理をすると、ケガやオーバートレーニングにつながることがあります。
SuuntoウォッチやSuuntoアプリで、トレーニング負荷、回復、HRVなどを確認しながら、走る日と休む日のバランスを考えましょう。
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Suuntoウォッチでインターバルトレーニングをもっとわかりやすく
インターバルトレーニングは、効果的な一方で、時間、距離、本数、リカバリーを管理するのが難しいトレーニングでもあります。
Suuntoアプリでワークアウトを作成し、対応するSuuntoウォッチに同期しておけば、トレーニング中に次のステップを確認しながら走れます。
ランニング、トレイルランニング、サイクリングなど、目的に合わせたワークアウトメニューを活用することで、日々のトレーニングをより計画的に進めやすくなります。
▶︎Suuntoのスポーツウォッチ一覧を見る
まとめ|インターバルトレーニングは、Suuntoアプリで計画すると続けやすい
インターバルトレーニングは、スピードや心肺機能、ペース維持力を高めたいランナーに役立つトレーニングです。
一方で、ウォームアップ、インターバル、リカバリー、クールダウンを自分で管理しながら走るのは簡単ではありません。
Suuntoアプリを使えば、構造化ワークアウトを事前に作成し、ウォッチに同期できます。運動中はSuuntoPlusガイドが次のステップを案内してくれるため、ランナーは走りに集中しやすくなります。
まずは無理のないメニューから始めて、少しずつ本数や強度を調整していきましょう。
>▶︎Suuntoのスポーツウォッチ一覧を見る