HR or power - a slightly different twist
06-11-10, 02:19 PM
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HR or power - a slightly different twist
Due to a bunch of reasons, I am in Base3 period of training, and it is nasty hot and humid when I go for my rides. The result is that for rides where I'd normally have an average HR of 140-145, it is around 160-165bpm - almost 20bpm higher. I am pretty certain that this is due to the weather, b/c the few days I rode when it was cooler (thanks to a passing hurricane), the HR was right back where it was supposed to be.
Now, I know that in general, it is preferable to train with power instead of HR b/c HR is unreliable/inconsistent? However, does that still hold when there is such a large gap in HR and power?
The goal of base miles is to train the body's aerobic system to be more efficient. If my HR goes up that high, I am not really doing that, am I?
Thoughts?
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Now, I know that in general, it is preferable to train with power instead of HR b/c HR is unreliable/inconsistent? However, does that still hold when there is such a large gap in HR and power?
The goal of base miles is to train the body's aerobic system to be more efficient. If my HR goes up that high, I am not really doing that, am I?
Thoughts?
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06-11-10, 02:24 PM
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There is more to your "aerobic system" than how fast your heart is beating.
06-11-10, 03:46 PM
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Your HR can also vary by 10bpm doing the same workout in the a.m. or p.m. (lower in the a.m.)
Not a whole lot you can do besides checking your resting pulse in the cool environs for well-restedness. If I'm already riding, I can tell if I'm overreaching if my HR spikes 20-30bpm for small inclines.
Not a whole lot you can do besides checking your resting pulse in the cool environs for well-restedness. If I'm already riding, I can tell if I'm overreaching if my HR spikes 20-30bpm for small inclines.
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Originally Posted by umd
There is more to your "aerobic system" than how fast your heart is beating.
I dont know the answer to that. If anyone does, it would be nice if they could share some details.
Originally Posted by mattm
I would just keep riding.
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Originally Posted by vkalia
Now, I know that in general, it is preferable to train with power instead of HR b/c HR is unreliable/inconsistent?
Originally Posted by vkalia
Yeah, I know... I just summarizing in order to make my question clear - viz, when trying to improve aerobic endurance, does it make more sense to go by HR rather than power?
Based on what - power or HR?
Based on what - power or HR?
