Originally Posted by jppe
I wear a HR monitor and use a cyclometer and have kept up with the stats for a good while. The differences in the HR readings and "wattage output" are key indicators that continued high levels of stress are not healthy!! No surprise there but it's very interesting to see the stats...Just another great reason and excuse to continue to pile up the miles!!
Sounds like good reasons to throw the HR monitor in the trash and enjoy your biking without the added stress that this gadget induces in you.