Hi i am a 45 year old cyclist, and do regular rides on weekends of around 80+ kms with a couple of other keen cyclists. The problem i am having is that very early on in the ride my heart rate soars into the 170-180 bpm range which is way to high for comfort !
I have had a heart rate monitor for couple of years now, and have seen my max go from the mid 170's to the high 180's even recently just over 190 bpm Its really starting to worry me (probably should go see doctor)
Also recently have started doing spinning classes during the week to try and get some form but it seems that even at spinning classes my heart rate easily goes through the roof without to much effort.
As a guide my riding partners are any where from 10 to 20 bpm lower than me most of the time. On any ride i would probably spend a good deal of time in the 160's and even 170's for long periods, and when resting on the back i would probably only drop into the mid to high 150's
The last ride i did i was having trouble staying with the regular guys i am riding with.
Is riding at this intensity doing me any good and how can i improve - lower heart rate ?
I have had a heart rate monitor for couple of years now, and have seen my max go from the mid 170's to the high 180's even recently just over 190 bpm Its really starting to worry me (probably should go see doctor)
Also recently have started doing spinning classes during the week to try and get some form but it seems that even at spinning classes my heart rate easily goes through the roof without to much effort.
As a guide my riding partners are any where from 10 to 20 bpm lower than me most of the time. On any ride i would probably spend a good deal of time in the 160's and even 170's for long periods, and when resting on the back i would probably only drop into the mid to high 150's
The last ride i did i was having trouble staying with the regular guys i am riding with.
Is riding at this intensity doing me any good and how can i improve - lower heart rate ?