Questions tagged [heart-rate]
Questions about training and pacing based on tracking heart rate or questions about the methods and technology used to track heart rate.
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How to replace and service Polar T-61 Heart Rate Monitor?
I have a Polar watch with a Heart Rate Monitor T61 that I haven't used in years. I followed the manual to connect the watch to the monitor, but it failed. I suspect the battery is empty. I see no easy ...
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Magene HR monitor, Avg 175 max 212?
I just bought a Magene C406 pro and it measured what I show in the image. Does that makes sense? It was a strenuous ride, but everything felt in order, sustained, and the whole ride lasted 20 minutes (...
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Daily commuter - stamina got worse after saddle height adjustment
Over the last three years, I’ve regularly commuted by bike - thirteen kilometers each way pre-pandemic, now I’m down to five each - and until recently, it’s gone smoothly. To my surprise (especially ...
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False hrm results
I use Garmin edge 520 with Garmin dual heart rate monitor and it shows completely false results like maximum hr >180 and average hr 150, while my ride is easy, slow and flat and I don't feel any ...
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Using a Heart Rate Monitor (and a cadence and speedometer, but no power meter), how can I remain in Heart Rate Zone 3?
After working my way to
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the benefits of taking 2 or 3 leisurely longer rides (ones in which I remain in Heart Rate Zones 3 or 4) for every brief all-out
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Wahoo heart rate monitor issue
I've gone through 3-4 wahoo HRM this year. They start off fine but then start reading 40-50 BPM after a few weeks. Does anyone else have this issue? Should I just get a more expensive / higher end HRM?...
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Can the Garmin Edge 130 obtain heart rate from a fitness wrist-band?
I know that Garmin sells HR monitor chest band, but I'd prefer wearing a fitness band on the wrist, that can also measure HR (likely less accurate).
Would it be possible to connect the Garmin device ...
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How to approach zone practice if heart rate zones are completely inaccurate
I recently started training with a heart rate belt. However, my heart rate zones seem completely different from the information I could gather online.
First, I'm in my mid-thirties but have a maximum ...
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Low heart rate on climb
After trying the local "Hill" I was surprised to see my heart rate dropped substantially despite subjectively putting in a lot of effort. How can I maintain constant cardiovascular effort to all the ...
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Heart rate during a ~1 hour individual time trial? [closed]
I'm wondering about heart rate data during a flat(-ish) Individual time trial that takes a bit below 1 hour to complete at elite level, like the typical ITTs in TdF. I know HR alone is far from the ...
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Determine Heartrate Zones with Sport Watches
I have read that the usual way to determine the maximum Heart Rate is to do a lactat test or so. Is it possible to determine Heart Rate Ranges with a watch only? I have read about the Ownzone ...
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Finding my physiologically relevant maximum heart rate
I've always believed my maximum heart rate was 198 based on my performance. I'm 24 years old, so 220-24 = 196, but I routinely hit 197/198 during hard efforts in many rides, and never exceeded 198. ...
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Is cycling killing me? Excessive congestion [closed]
For lack of insight elsewhere I thought I'd turn to the this active Exchange to see if others have had similar experiences with their respiratory system while cycling. (note: I have already seen a ...
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Garmin Edge 520, strange conflict
I am getting at the same time these two opposite results:
1. WARNIG: Heart rate too high. Maximum heart rate 148
2. INDICATION: Heart rate 134.
Of course 134 is lower.
Why does it happen?
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Why don't professional cyclists use the Maffetone method? [closed]
By training close to the MAF heart rate but still below it, you need less training time to get the same TSS compared to zone 1. For example, doubling the power output means you need one fourth the ...
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