Hi all,
I have seen that the HR suggested for cycling base rides and base runs really differ.
My suggested HR for running is around 150 bpm, which I think matches RPE quite well (I feel like I can go on forever & keep up a conversation easily).
For cycling however it suggests 120bpm which I feel is ridiculously low (and the same HR target is used for recovery rides).
Is this discrepancy normal? My HR end up in the 130’s anyway and have found that I can increase the wattage from the 120/125 suggested to around 150w and still get “base training effect” at a bpm of around 140.
Am I going about this wrong? I’m new to cycling so maybe I’m meant to do my base rides in low Zone 1?
Should I continue to go harder than suggested, or am I missing something? The hr/power it suggests now is so low that I don’t even get a new VO2max estimate…
Appreciate any insights you might have! I like the suggested workout feature as it takes the thinking out of exercising, but this feels a bit wrong!
about me:
Age:28
MaxHR:202
RHR:47
FTP(Zwift ramp):256
I use HRM Pro for HR