Training & Nutrition - Resting HR-Determination question
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huskertko
08-21-09, 09:57 AM
I wore my HR monitor last night while sleeping because i wanted to see what my resting HR was. Should I use the average should I use the lowest reading? I am leaning toward the lowest reading because that is more of a resting hr rather than the average which picks ups a trip to the restroom and such.
What do you think?
flip18436572
08-21-09, 10:23 AM
For what purpose?
I usually check it as soon as I wake up.
huskertko
08-21-09, 10:29 AM
I am using it to determine training zones. I am not using a formula for the MHR, that I am basing on the highest reading I have ever seen after a long hard hill, both on the run and the bike.
I am trying to spend the next couple months doing mainly base building so I want to be able to calculate 70% of MHR as my upper limit for the next few months.
Carbonfiberboy
08-21-09, 11:12 AM
You want to keep track of MRHR by taking and recording it every morning. You're looking for variations. Much more important than the number itself. So don't take it all night unless you intend to wear it to bed every night.
You don't need it for training zones. Take your training zones from LTHR. It's much easier to determine and more accurate than MHR. LTHR will be different on the bike and on the run. You'll need different training zones for the two disciplines. And remember that LTHR and MHR will vary over the season as your training intensity varies, so your zones will vary too.
To take MRHR, go pee, then lie back down and think restful thoughts for 5 minutes. Your MRHR will be the number that your HR steadies around toward the end.
Bob Dopolina
08-23-09, 04:59 AM
I am using it to determine training zones. I am not using a formula for the MHR, that I am basing on the highest reading I have ever seen after a long hard hill, both on the run and the bike.
I am trying to spend the next couple months doing mainly base building so I want to be able to calculate 70% of MHR as my upper limit for the next few months.
This is absolutely the best method. None of the formulas out there are worth a damn.
I check my RHR when I first wake up to see if I am recovered or not. If it is 6 beats above normal I may modify my training. Any more than that and I do a recovery ride.