I’ve always been an on-again, off-again exerciser. I’d go through motivated phases, log my steps for a week, then slowly drift away. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to stay active — I just never felt like I had a clear way to measure progress. Then a friend mentioned Myzone, and I gave it a try.
At first, I wasn’t sure if it would be different from all the other fitness trackers. But a few workouts in, I started noticing things I hadn’t paid attention to before. It wasn’t about how far I ran or how many steps I took — it was about how much effort I was putting in.
The setup didn’t take much
Getting started with Myzone was simple. I ordered the MZ-Switch because I wanted the flexibility of wrist and chest options. It came in a small box with everything I needed — the sensor, straps, charger, and a quick guide.
The app was straightforward. I entered my details, paired the device, and started my first session on a quiet Sunday morning walk.
Effort points changed the way I thought about exercise
Unlike other devices I’ve used, Myzone doesn’t count steps or distance as the main metric. Instead, it tracks heart rate effort and awards MEPs — Myzone Effort Points — based on how long you spend in different heart rate zones.
What surprised me:
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A light jog and a fast-paced walk gave me similar points
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Short bursts of higher intensity rewarded me more than longer, steady sessions
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I didn’t have to run fast to feel like my workout “counted”
This was helpful. It meant I could work with how I felt that day, not chase a number on a screen.
Real-time feedback helped me stay focused
I wore the MZ-Switch during home workouts and occasional runs. The live feedback in the app showed me exactly what zone I was in — color-coded from grey to red. When I thought I was working hard but saw I was still in blue, I adjusted. When I thought I needed to push more, I sometimes didn’t — because I was already in yellow.
It made my sessions feel more personal. I wasn’t guessing how hard I was working. I knew.
The data gave me perspective
After a week, I checked my progress. The Myzone app gave me a breakdown of my MEPs, heart rate zones, and consistency.
What stood out:
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I worked harder on shorter sessions than I realized
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Rest days were easier to take when I saw how much I’d already done
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Even light activity had value when done with intention
It wasn’t just about pushing myself. It was about learning what “effort” really feels like, and when to ease off, too.
I moved more without thinking about it
The biggest shift was subtle: I became more consistent. I started going for walks just to get out of the grey zone. I stretched longer. I added five minutes to a session just because I was close to hitting a target.
And when I skipped a day, I didn’t feel like I’d failed, I just picked up where I left off. That was new for me.
Trying Myzone wasn’t about becoming a different kind of athlete. It was about understanding how I move — and how I feel while doing it. For the first time, tracking my workouts felt less like performance and more like awareness.
I don’t know if I’ll chase streaks or monthly challenges. But I do know that now, when I exercise, I’m more present, and that’s something I didn’t expect from a strap and an app.
