Originally Posted by
DnvrFox
An appropriate question for a cardiologist might be, "I am going to start training, and want to use zone training as measured by a HRM. What suggestions do you have for appropriate training as measured by my HRM, considering my physical condition."
And, he probably would not have a clue, and to limit his liability, would tell you to not go over 100bpm, unless he was a sports cardio.
I tried having this discussion with my cardiologist, who I was referred to when I fainted from orthostatic hypotension. I should have videotaped it for youtube, as it was worthy of a Monty Python skit. One would one think a cardiologist would have at least passing familiarity with HR zones and be able to provide reasoned advice about how hard to push, etc. Very very few do - mostly only those who work specifically with athletes, or are athletes themselves. I'll likely be switching to one of the latter - someone who is a cyclist.