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Originally Posted by rkwaki
I will sometimes wear a HRM maybe moreso this year than last and though I understand that HRM results are affected by hydration etc isn't that what matters? If you know where you are strong and try to put yourself there but are dehydrated/under nourished would it not be impossible to achienve the numbers your PM says you should do? I am not trying to be ignorant I just don't understand PM's well enough. I do know if given the choice between an SRM and a set of Lightweights - my decision is easily going to the Lightweights.
The problem is that HR can make it look like you are "hitting your numbers" when power would tell you that you are off.
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