Help me eval. my heartrate data

you seem in good shape for your age

yuor HR is high COMPARED to the 'average'
that average is a load of average

changed avg HR per ride is very common also
/ heva a couple of realllllly black coffees before you ride and find
out

since you know your HR from childhood you're ok

you know the HR of Armtrong ? now there is a mutant turtle

it's where you are in the bellcurve of genetics
the 'cardio' machine stickers in the gym are therefore something to
completely ignore when you know you own natural HR,
for this off course you have to observe and compare you HR for a
longer period

mt

Javier said:

So you guys got me thinking and here's a question concerning my own
heart rate. I think its good news but it's always nice to double check.
In the past I was averaging 136 BPM during my usual training loop which
consisted of multiple long or steep climbs and long flats. I used to
push a cadence of approximately 100 rpm and my avg speed was about 15 -
16 MPH.

As of this Saturday I found myself using a slightly higher gear (one
cog smaller). But I was still pushing 100 rpm, however my average MPH
was 18-22 MPH and my average HR is now 131.

My climbing HR also dropped from 146BPM to 136-140 but I'm climbing
faster or in a higher gear.

Also, I noticed that a few weeks ago I could push to 151bpm on a flat
for 8 miles and I would be slightly out of breath. Now I noticed that
at 151 bpm the only thing I feel is a little burn in my quads.

Javier

prometheus7 said:

I recently purchased a heart rate meter. Now, I'm trying to understand how
to characterize my "health/performance" by looking at the stats. I would
appreciate any help about how you might interpret the following: (I'll make
the stupid comment on this eve before the Tour for those who want to be
funny....yes I suck compared to a pro racer):

Age 45
Weight 148
One hour ride: 16.6 mph
Max. HR: 186
Avg.: 171
kcal 1276

The ride had some hills, but mainly interupted by intersections.

Thanks

RonSonic said:

Quoted message said:

Bill Sornson said:

Sandy wrote:

> Perhaps you only wanted us to match numbers with you ?
> Measuring penis size next ? Maybe yours factors into your drag
> coefficient. I'll be sooooooo impressed.

If it does, it's a drag. If it doesn't, well, that's a drag too.

Slow Morning Sorni

I thought the shorts were to keep it from dragging.

I have to wear knickers year 'round.

Those pockets on my socks ain't for house keys.

BS (well...)

I thought when I re-started that my HR was getting up there, so I
talked to my doctor. She set me up with a stress test, just to see if
there was any cause for concern. Not, in my case.

Now my resting HR is starting to decrease, a year later, and certain
rides are much easier than before.

I do have trouble believing the various formulas, charts, and graphs
for Max HR, they are all over the place, and they don't even agree
within the same publication, in some cases. I'm thinking of having it
tested.

I don't think it would make any sense to actually compare numbers, but
your HR does seem high, and I know I would not be comfortable working
for an hour at such a high percentage of my MaxHR, if that's what it
is.

See a doctor if you're uncertain, it's the best thing for your health.
You want to keep riding for another 40 years, right?

Ken (53 yo, back to biking for 2 years!!!)

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Quoted message said:

I recently purchased a heart rate meter. Now, I'm trying to
understand how
to characterize my "health/performance" by looking at the stats. I
would
appreciate any help about how you might interpret the following:
(I'll make
the stupid comment on this eve before the Tour for those who want to
be
funny....yes I suck compared to a pro racer):

Age 45
Weight 148
One hour ride: 16.6 mph
Max. HR: 186
Avg.: 171
kcal 1276

The ride had some hills, but mainly interupted by intersections.

Thanks