|   Heart Rate Monitor Question - Am I training too hard? | red_rider
Jan 6, 2003 9:49 AM | | I just bought a heart rate monitor to better manage my exercise routine for weight loss and getting into shape. I'm having trouble believing the results.
When I'm at the gym I usually run 3 miles on the treadmill at a 6.5 to 7 MPH pace. According to my heart rate monitor this puts my HR at 85 to 90 percent of my max HR for 20 to 30 minutes. Virtually all that I've read and heard seems to indicate that a HR this high is reserved for intervals, and not for extended general cardio exercise.
When mountain biking my results are even worse. I'm amazed to find that my HR is in the 80-90 percent range a lot of the time during a 2 hour ride.
These two things are my usual workouts, which I consider manageable (i.e. feels healthy). I like to exercise, but I'm genuinely concerned I'm trying to do too much. Am I pushing myself way too hard for my fitness level?
BTW, 6'0, 225 lbs, 24 years old, and the HRM works fine at resting pulse rates.
Thanks. |
| |
