Old 01-11-09, 12:42 AM
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DataJunkie
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Was your heart rate measured from a monitor you were wearing or the bike? My old gym had bikes that measured your heart rate through your hands. Very inaccurate.

Items of note:
1) Everyone's max heart rate is different. Comparing your results to another rider is not the best idea.
2) Training in different zones has different benefits. Reading up on some basic heart rate training would be helpful.
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