I am trying to understand something regarding my heartrate while using a resistance trainer. I can, while riding on the rode, ride comforably with my heartrate at 145-155. My max is around 170. I ride short hills around 165. I also run and my HR is around 150-155 while running and can get it to the higher levels if I push. However, when I'm using my resistance trainer, I can usually only sustain around 130-135 for 45 minutes. I typically stay at around 130. To get my HR over this is a huge effort for my legs. If I push myself hard I can get my HR up higher but I REALLY feel it in my legs. Anyone have any thoughts or answers? BTW, I am 50 years old, 5'9" 160#.
Thanks in Advance.
Thanks in Advance.