Apologies if this is a well-worn subject - I looked through the forum archive but the relevant threads seem to be more advanced for answering the basic enquiry I have....and it is pretty basic!
Can anyone tell me:
1) how long into a workout before measuring RHR?
I'm confused from sources on the net whether BPM readings should be taken at the end of a ride or at some point (any point) during the ride after peddling hard for a period of 5-8 minutes.
2) how hard a workout should be in order to measure RHR?
I'm unsure whether I should be looking to get near to my maximum heart rate (as per 220-age) before taking BPM readings or after cycling for a distance in the 60-85% range.
3) when the recovery BPM reading should be taken?
I take the initial reading straight after exercise (10 secs x 6), then wait for a minute to elapse after that 10 second reading. Should I time the minute recovery BPM reading instead from the moment I stop exercising (or is there little difference in 10 seconds)?
TIA.
Can anyone tell me:
1) how long into a workout before measuring RHR?
I'm confused from sources on the net whether BPM readings should be taken at the end of a ride or at some point (any point) during the ride after peddling hard for a period of 5-8 minutes.
2) how hard a workout should be in order to measure RHR?
I'm unsure whether I should be looking to get near to my maximum heart rate (as per 220-age) before taking BPM readings or after cycling for a distance in the 60-85% range.
3) when the recovery BPM reading should be taken?
I take the initial reading straight after exercise (10 secs x 6), then wait for a minute to elapse after that 10 second reading. Should I time the minute recovery BPM reading instead from the moment I stop exercising (or is there little difference in 10 seconds)?
TIA.