Why is tracking heart rate considered a core component of OTF?

Tracking heart rate is essential in OTF because it enables members to gauge their intensity levels, ensuring they are optimizing their workout efforts. By monitoring heart rate during exercise, members can identify whether they are working in appropriate intensity zones, which is crucial for achieving specific fitness goals such as improving endurance, burning fat, or building strength. This heart rate monitoring system is designed to push members to reach their target zones for different parts of their workouts, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of their training sessions.

When members understand where they are in terms of heart rate, they can make real-time adjustments to their workout intensity, whether that means increasing efforts during high-intensity intervals or recovering during lower-intensity periods. This feedback loop of heart rate data empowers members to take charge of their fitness, fostering a more productive and efficient workout experience aligned with the science behind exercise physiology.