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Heart Rate - Max HR vs FT
just2tri
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I have been using a HR moinitor for the past 3 months. My highest HR, including racing and running/biking flat out until close to being sick, was 172!
Now that seems low when I look at the various methods, e.g. 220-age (39) and a number of other calculations based on resting HR (37). I have checked quite a few guidelines (the Bible, Going Long, beIRONfit, .....) and it just does not add up.
Is my HR naturally much lower or .....? I know the only way to get a real answer is to having it tested in a lab, but I thought I would ask!
Now that seems low when I look at the various methods, e.g. 220-age (39) and a number of other calculations based on resting HR (37). I have checked quite a few guidelines (the Bible, Going Long, beIRONfit, .....) and it just does not add up.
Is my HR naturally much lower or .....? I know the only way to get a real answer is to having it tested in a lab, but I thought I would ask!
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Your heart rate is your heart rate. Training can raise your max HR but only as much as your genetic make up allows. Why worry about something that isn't a problem. You could spend money on a lab test but as has been discused previously on this forum one test is not enough.
You've got the Training Bible. It bases the various training intensities around your lactate threshold (average HR for a one hour'ish race). If you are wanting to base your training on HR then try this approach. It is at least as good as using maxHR. Just remember that your lactate threshold will change with training so keep it under review.