It’s crazy how much higher my heart rate on the indoor bike is today at the same perceived effort. I’m going easy but it’s a few beats per minute higher.
I only got 6.5 hours of sleep and typically I get 8 - that’s likely the reason.
For middle aged folks I think a heart rate strap is one of the best investments you can make if you bike or run if you want to stay in Zone 2 or Zone 1. Our mind/ego lies to us about what “easy pace” truly is. And this is especially true if you ran or biked a lot in your 20s and 30s.
#bikestr #heartrate #exercise
orangedad85 / Orange Dad
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