Believe what your HRM is telling you - You might need to see a doctor

We received this from Greg. It’s his story of how he came across a medical issue by monitoring his Heart rate monitor. hope you are on the mend Greg. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

How to ride at 103% of your max heart rate

This article discusses an interesting phenomenon that I have observed personally and in my research of HR data in the people that I coach.

How does your Max Heart Rate Increase

I find that some of the people I coach do increase their Max HR and… sometimes in a period as short as two or three weeks.

What does your resting heart rate mean?

Your resting heart rate is often a good determination as to how fit you are, as well as indicating if you're either over training or unwell which will show up as an unexplained increases in resting heart rate.

How to use Heart Rate Data to Win Cycle Races

This is a quick clip from my HR data talk that was presented that the RaceRight Cycling Camp May 2008 and discusses the analysis of polar HR data capture over the summer criterium racing at Glenvale run by Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club. It includes the HR data to provide context to the video.

How to improve your Cycling VO2MAX

Simply put and without going into to much scientific jargon your VO2MAX energy system is different to other energy systems you use while riding. It is the energy system you primary rely on when cycle racing at high intensities. It has a high blend of anaerobic respiration; that is burning energy without oxygen. It's kind of like adding nitro to...

How to use heart rate monitor and zones to improve your cycling

If you do a search on heart rate zones, you'll get a large selection of zones with different values and number of zones-enough to get really confused. It seems that everyone has a different opinion on the matter. As we are regularly coaching cyclists that just want to get on and train right without having to get a degree in medical science, we...

How to test for your Cycling MAX Heart Rate

It is a question that I get asked a lot. The following article provides methods for testing for your MAX Heart Rate (MAX HR). Knowing your MAX HR will enable you to work out your HR zones.

How to work out your Cycling Heart Rate Zones

Once you have your Max Heart Rate you can calculate your Heart rate zones. Here is how to do it...