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Darby wrote:

My question: Should I be concerned that I am exceeding my recommended heart rate?

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Yes and no.

Yes if you actually know your max heart rate. Based on info I've gathered from this thread and the one back in Sept., you don't really know it (that's ok too). And yes if the rate your heart is beating is higher than you need to achieve the goal for that workout. ie, if today is an easy recovery day, you shouldn't be anywhere close to exceeding your recovery rate. Remember, you should have different rates based on you training goal of the day.

If you're exceeding the rate for the day, try and figure out why. Are you over training? Dehydrated? Sick? Tired? Stressed? etc. Can't get close to the rate of the day? Maybe you're over training, dehydrated, sick...

No you shouldn't be too concerned. See the above.

As we discussed in Sep., determine your max heart rate first. Then set up a training regimen based on that HR and your goals for cycling.

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There are so many variables to consider when talking about 'recommended' heart rates, the only conclusive way to get that number is to submit to a series of strenuous tests to determine what yours may be.

I'm 66 and can ride pretty much all day long at 160~170bpm, well above my 'recommended' heart rate. As you've found out, biking improves your body and apparently biking has brought yours up to where it should be.

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Darby wrote:

My question: Should I be concerned that I am exceeding my recommended heart rate?

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Yes and no.

Yes if you actually know your max heart rate. Based on info I've gathered from this thread and the one back in Sept., you don't really know it (that's ok too). And yes if the rate your heart is beating is higher than you need to achieve the goal for that workout. ie, if today is an easy recovery day, you shouldn't be anywhere close to exceeding your recovery rate. Remember, you should have different rates based on you training goal of the day.

If you're exceeding the rate for the day, try and figure out why. Are you over training? Dehydrated? Sick? Tired? Stressed? etc. Can't get close to the rate of the day? Maybe you're over training, dehydrated, sick...

No you shouldn't be too concerned. See the above.

As we discussed in Sep., determine your max heart rate first. Then set up a training regimen based on that HR and your goals for cycling.

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Skuke,

I went back and re-read the posts from September and realized that I have made considerable improvements in my health and heart rate in only a few months. 175 PBM use to be my max, but not anymore. I have been following your advice on hard and easy days and am getting more rest than before. I have cut back from riding six days per week to four, but am riding much longer on the weekends now.

You are right, I do not know what my max heart rate is, but it is apparent that the information on line about heart rates is not accurate.

Thanks for your advice,

Bruce

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I have cut back from riding six days per week to four, but am riding much longer on the weekends now.

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Good job Bruce!

I'm trying something new with the rest aspects of my training. Actually, my program is opposite of your's. Lately, I've been resting for about six days per week. On my hard weeks, I rest four days.

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