So, I'm 25, 6'2" 290 guy, Max HR 185, and i've been losing weight I gained during college, (30 pounds in the last few months).
Anyway, I've been cycling about 10-15 miles @ avg. 15mph about 6 days a week and I am on average working out at an average heart rate of 80-86% with max @ 94% on my rides. Should I back off a bit and shoot for below 80% ? or am I good to keep pushing hard every day? I don't want to be damaging my heart long term or anything. Maybe 80%+ twice a week and <80% the rest?
a workout:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/102404227
Thanks
Anyway, I've been cycling about 10-15 miles @ avg. 15mph about 6 days a week and I am on average working out at an average heart rate of 80-86% with max @ 94% on my rides. Should I back off a bit and shoot for below 80% ? or am I good to keep pushing hard every day? I don't want to be damaging my heart long term or anything. Maybe 80%+ twice a week and <80% the rest?
a workout:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/102404227
Thanks