Monitoring Adaptations Using HR Responses to Submaximal Exercise

In this two-part free-to-attend Firstbeat webinar series, renowned Sport Scientists Martin Buchheit, Tzlil Shushan, and Shaun McLaren will present their insights and findings on 20 years of research on HR responses to submaximal exercise as a measure of adaptation.

Why Submaximal Testing?

Pushing athletes to the limit by testing maximum performance capacities is not only exhaustive but also time-consuming and impractical, particularly during a busy season.

Submaximal testing approaches have become more popular in recent years and are particularly beneficial in team sport environments. The low physiological cost of submaximal tests allows for frequent assessments without disrupting regular training or inducing fatigue.

Session 1 Overview:

Monitoring Adaptations Using HR Responses to Submaximal Exercise (Part 1)

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 @ 19:00 BST | 20:00 CEST | 14:00 EDT |11:00 PDT | 05:00 (15/10)  AEDT

In the first session of this two-part webinar series, Martin, Tzlil, and Shaun will set up the scene on what to measure and how to implement the testing.

Session 2 Overview

Monitoring Adaptations Using HR Responses to Submaximal Exercise (Part 2)

Thursday 30 October 2025  @ 09:00 AM GMT | 10:00 AM CET | 20:00 AEDT | 05:00 ET

In the second and final part of this webinar series, Martin, Tzlil, and Shaun will further present their findings on 20 years of research into HR responses to submaximal exercise as a measure of adaptation.

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In this session, they will focus on data interpretation and decision making, explaining which metrics to follow and how to assess and interpret changes.