Training & Nutrition - Is my average HR too hight?

Hello All =)

I've been cycling for a couple months now, and really enjoy it, but I'm not sure if I'm working too hard all the time or what.

I have a Polar HR monitor, and doing the test, my resting is 56BPM.

However when I bike, my HR average is pretty high, even though the perceived intensity is not too hard.
My last ride was 11.4 miles @ 17.2mph, and my average BPM was 167/194 (I'm 25/M)

For some reason I just can't slow down.... I try to keep my BPM~155 and cadence at 95, but it doesn't work.

Am I just reading too much into this? :roflmao2:

if you are still fairly new to riding, your cardiovascular system might still be "catching up" to your leg strength. Basically I'm guessing you eithe4r have really strong legs or you have really crappy health (no offense). Try going for a ride longer than 11 miles, and see what happens to your HR and overall performance. Either way, having an average HR that high isn't bad, your cadence is 95, so that is right on target. I wouldn't worry about it. Just keep riding and don't read into it too much.

Hello All =)

I've been cycling for a couple months now, and really enjoy it, but I'm not sure if I'm working too hard all the time or what.

I have a Polar HR monitor, and doing the test, my resting is 56BPM.

However when I bike, my HR average is pretty high, even though the perceived intensity is not too hard.
My last ride was 11.4 miles @ 17.2mph, and my average BPM was 167/194 (I'm 25/M)

For some reason I just can't slow down.... I try to keep my BPM~155 and cadence at 95, but it doesn't work.

Am I just reading too much into this? :roflmao2:


"I try to keep my BPM~155..." Why? If the MaxHR is a calculation, they don't work.
- TF

Yeah i'm kind of chubby, but working on it =) The highest I've seen my HR go up is 194, so maybe I should try a bit of running - I can't run very well...

I ride about 30 miles every saturday, and the the HR average is about the same, and I don't really feel tired after the ride. We tend to rest a bit at the half-way mark so the ride is easy.

I also swim laps 3~4 times a week at moderate intensity (front crawl) for at least 45min/session, and feel great afterwards.

If the HR monitor is accurate at all, my PolarIndex (VO2Max by Polar) is 50.

I'm probably reading too much into this, but I'd love to learn more =)

This may help!

http://www.markallenonline.com/heartrate.asp

http://www.amazon.com/High-Performance-Heart-Effective-Competition/dp/0933201648

I have been following these training methods for last 4 months with a great result!

:thumb:

Hello All =)

I've been cycling for a couple months now, and really enjoy it, but I'm not sure if I'm working too hard all the time or what.

I have a Polar HR monitor, and doing the test, my resting is 56BPM.

However when I bike, my HR average is pretty high, even though the perceived intensity is not too hard.
My last ride was 11.4 miles @ 17.2mph, and my average BPM was 167/194 (I'm 25/M)

For some reason I just can't slow down.... I try to keep my BPM~155 and cadence at 95, but it doesn't work.

Am I just reading too much into this? :roflmao2:

Given your speed and your level of experience, I would guess that you're riding a little too hard, but if you feel like you can talk easily, you're probably fine.

If you really want to know, do the field test at the top of this forum.

I guess I'll just have to pace myself better - sometimes I sing to myself to see if i'm going to hard :innocent:

I went to a local bookstore and checked out some HR books, and I guess I'll just keep riding and gain more experience. Thanks guys =)

Edit: I also forgot to mention I was riding on the bike paths next to the water way, so I guess it's kinda like tiny rolling hills. I should find a long flat road and try to find my LT ^^

Am I just reading too much into this? :roflmao2:

Yes. Go by perceived exertion and don't worry about HR for now if you aren't uncomfortable. HR range and behavior is unique for each person and you will find what is typical for you.