Another Heart Rate Question

flyer
flyer Posts: 608
edited May 2008 in Road beginners
Yes ok another impossible question on heart rate!!!!

I am 48 years old and my average HR on a 60 mile trip is 143, it peaks at 165 and on the flat runs at about 140 BPM. I know there are different training zones, but I just want to keep fit.

I want to make sure I am not pushing my heart too much, is there such a thing as an average HR that is safe, example should it only be 135 BMP on a ride.

Now I know that it depends on hills etc etc, but is there such a thing as THE SAFE AVERAGE?

My cadance is ave 95.

Flyer

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  • CrookedCucumber
    CrookedCucumber Posts: 324
    flyer wrote:
    Now I know that it depends on hills etc etc, but is there such a thing as THE SAFE AVERAGE?

    Have a thorough medical examination. Once you know that your heart is in good shape, the `safe' average is whatever it will do. A healthy heart won't sustain, say, 160 bpm if it's not safe.

    And if your heart _isn't_ in good shape, then the question is impossible to answer without a detailed medical history + examination anyway.

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