LTHR and Max HR
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LTHR and Max HR
I have been riding for 4 months now, 24/Male, former college soccer player
I did a LTHR test today, 10k all out then take 102% of the Average HR (Friel) I found my Average HR to be 184 thus giving me a 177 LTHR is this rather high? I completed the TT with an average around 25mph. Then immediately following the test I did an all out Sprint until I could not go anymore to get a max HR. I reached 198. Does this seem correct, and what should I be aiming for?
I did a LTHR test today, 10k all out then take 102% of the Average HR (Friel) I found my Average HR to be 184 thus giving me a 177 LTHR is this rather high? I completed the TT with an average around 25mph. Then immediately following the test I did an all out Sprint until I could not go anymore to get a max HR. I reached 198. Does this seem correct, and what should I be aiming for?
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Usually I have to dedicate a workout to obtain a max HR -- if I feel muscular/leg fatigue, there's really very little chance of hitting my true max as my legs usually give up before my heart maxes out. It's an extremely difficult number to hit -- and even harder when not in a race in a do-or-die situation. Basically, there's a good chance yours is higher.
Given that, HRmax is a little outdated for setting training zones. Finding your LTHR and calculating zones from it is a better way to train. There is a good LTHR calculator on this board somewhere -- i think it involves a 2x20min test. Try it next time and report back your last 20min HRavg. Don't take too long of a rest. It's better than multiplying any number by a percent of your theoretical ability -- which is sort of a waste, as everyone's anaerobic threshold is different. If you're going to do a LTHR test, do it properly and just take the raw numbers.
Given that, HRmax is a little outdated for setting training zones. Finding your LTHR and calculating zones from it is a better way to train. There is a good LTHR calculator on this board somewhere -- i think it involves a 2x20min test. Try it next time and report back your last 20min HRavg. Don't take too long of a rest. It's better than multiplying any number by a percent of your theoretical ability -- which is sort of a waste, as everyone's anaerobic threshold is different. If you're going to do a LTHR test, do it properly and just take the raw numbers.
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I have been riding for 4 months now, 24/Male, former college soccer player
I did a LTHR test today, 10k all out then take 102% of the Average HR (Friel) I found my Average HR to be 184 thus giving me a 177 LTHR is this rather high? I completed the TT with an average around 25mph. Then immediately following the test I did an all out Sprint until I could not go anymore to get a max HR. I reached 198. Does this seem correct, and what should I be aiming for?
I did a LTHR test today, 10k all out then take 102% of the Average HR (Friel) I found my Average HR to be 184 thus giving me a 177 LTHR is this rather high? I completed the TT with an average around 25mph. Then immediately following the test I did an all out Sprint until I could not go anymore to get a max HR. I reached 198. Does this seem correct, and what should I be aiming for?
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I have been riding for 4 months now, 24/Male, former college soccer player
I did a LTHR test today, 10k all out then take 102% of the Average HR (Friel) I found my Average HR to be 184 thus giving me a 177 LTHR is this rather high? I completed the TT with an average around 25mph. Then immediately following the test I did an all out Sprint until I could not go anymore to get a max HR. I reached 198. Does this seem correct, and what should I be aiming for?
I did a LTHR test today, 10k all out then take 102% of the Average HR (Friel) I found my Average HR to be 184 thus giving me a 177 LTHR is this rather high? I completed the TT with an average around 25mph. Then immediately following the test I did an all out Sprint until I could not go anymore to get a max HR. I reached 198. Does this seem correct, and what should I be aiming for?
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In regards to the MHR, I do not plan to use it for training was more curious than anything.
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[QUOTE=JPradun;5538590] Given that, HRmax is a little outdated for setting training zones. Finding your LTHR and calculating zones from it is a better way to train. QUOTE]
One you have your LTHR what % do you use to set up your training zones. The link is broken on the Test description page.
One you have your LTHR what % do you use to set up your training zones. The link is broken on the Test description page.
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Try this link:
https://kevinlippert.com/workouts.php...&CAmenuOpen=on
If it works for you, print it out - his web site is down a lot because of hackers.
https://kevinlippert.com/workouts.php...&CAmenuOpen=on
If it works for you, print it out - his web site is down a lot because of hackers.
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[QUOTE=the shark;5544123]
I use the Joe Friel zones where the LTHR represents 100%:
Zone 1: 65% to 81% Recovery
Zone 2: 82% to 88% Aerobic
Zone 3: 89% to 93% Tempo
Zone 4: 94% to 100% Subthreshold
Zone 5a: 101% to 102% Superthreshold
Zone 5b: 103% to 105% Aerobic capacity
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Zone 1: 65% to 81% Recovery
Zone 2: 82% to 88% Aerobic
Zone 3: 89% to 93% Tempo
Zone 4: 94% to 100% Subthreshold
Zone 5a: 101% to 102% Superthreshold
Zone 5b: 103% to 105% Aerobic capacity
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