Max Heart Rate formula for cycling? - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

Livingstrong · 12-19-2007, 11:04 AM

There is a new formula where you pedal moderately for about 3 minutes and then you add 75 to it and that would be your max heart rate for that day. I saw a link to that information here the past week but unfortunately I can't find it again. I wonder if any of you guys could provide the link for me. Thanks.

M R · 12-19-2007, 11:06 AM

Here's one site: http://www.howtobefit.com/determine-maximum-heart-rate.htm

At the same time they admit formulas are that accurate, I would agree.

silverbullet · 12-19-2007, 11:06 AM

Sounds suspect to me. I've used heart rate monitors for a long time, and I can't imagine any useful number coming from a formula like that. Subtract 75 from my max, and you get my average heartrate while shovelling snow.

Max heart rate isn't that important anyway. What's more useful in everyday training and racing is your AT.