Do we train max heart rate? I am 62 years old and back when I was 58-61 It was really rare that I hit 172 bpm, and I never exceeded 172. This year I several times hit 174 and 175, and even 181 once (Garmin 745 wristwatch-metered). I have been training (biking) by average 7 hours a week for 10 months and wonder if increased max heart speed is a reward for this raining.
I've hit 203 after a long run and a hard dash at the end.
Do we train max heart rate? I am 62 years old and back when I was 58-61 It was really rare that I hit 172 bpm, and I never exceeded 172. This year I several times hit 174 and 175, and even 181 once (Garmin 745 wristwatch-metered). I have been training (biking) by average 7 hours a week for 10 months and wonder if increased max heart speed is a reward for this raining.
I wonder , is it possible to assume could one use ketone strips to test if you've you've been training in zone 2 and extrapolate from that?
Very useful
Which should I calculate 180 - age or 220 - age??
none of these are accurate
Look up Heart Rate Reserve method. Need your max and resting heartrate (at night, over several days).
Newer Garmins will calculate zones based on HRR.
Why dont you talk about Karvonen,BTW i don't see how you figure your maximum heart rate at 255 ,that's weird !?!