{"id":19462,"date":"2016-10-17T12:06:19","date_gmt":"2016-10-17T19:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=19462"},"modified":"2024-05-24T19:19:48","modified_gmt":"2024-05-25T02:19:48","slug":"how-to-fine-tune-your-heart-rate-monitor-for-optimal-fitness-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-fine-tune-your-heart-rate-monitor-for-optimal-fitness-results\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fine Tune Your Heart Rate Monitor for Optimal Fitness Gains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This post explains how to go beyond the defaults of a heart rate monitor so as to fine tune it for optimal fitness gains. If you\u2019re planning to get faster on your bike, and to get fit, you are probably planning to monitor the intensity of your workouts with a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VaS8hX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">decent heart rate monitor<\/a>. Once you have your heart rate monitor, here is how to fine-tune it so as to get optimal fitness gains.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28484\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28484\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bGzuPf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"28484\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=28484\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cyclists-in-jerseys-7501-1.jpg?fit=750%2C370&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,370\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cyclists in jerseys 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;If you seriously want to get fit, you need to know when you are exercising in your optimal zone, and you need to be able to record how long you stay in it&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cyclists-in-jerseys-7501-1.jpg?fit=300%2C148&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cyclists-in-jerseys-7501-1.jpg?fit=750%2C370&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-28484 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cyclists-in-jerseys-7501-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Fine Tune Your Heart Rate Monitor for Optimal Fitness Gains\" width=\"750\" height=\"370\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"28484\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=28484\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cyclists-in-jerseys-7501-1.jpg?fit=750%2C370&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,370\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cyclists in jerseys 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;If you seriously want to get fit, you need to know when you are exercising in your optimal zone, and you need to be able to record how long you stay in it&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cyclists-in-jerseys-7501-1.jpg?fit=300%2C148&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cyclists-in-jerseys-7501-1.jpg?fit=750%2C370&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-28484 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cyclists-in-jerseys-7501-1.jpg?resize=750%2C370&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Fine Tune Your Heart Rate Monitor for Optimal Fitness Gains\" width=\"750\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cyclists-in-jerseys-7501-1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cyclists-in-jerseys-7501-1.jpg?resize=300%2C148&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cyclists-in-jerseys-7501-1.jpg?resize=250%2C123&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cyclists-in-jerseys-7501-1.jpg?resize=320%2C158&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> If you seriously want to get fit, you need to know when you are exercising in your optimal zone, and you need to be able to record how long you stay in it<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you seriously want to get fit, you need to know when you are exercising in your optimal zone, and you need to be able to record how long you stay in it. This requires equipment such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VaS8hX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">heart rate monitor<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QUHclV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fitness tracker<\/a>, or a smart watch, such as the top-rated <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3R1NfoV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Garmin Fenix Sapphire<\/a>, or a more affordable Samsung Galaxy watch.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-184\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-184\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Heart Rate Monitors that We Recommend - Chest bands, arms bands, and smart watches<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_36650\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36650\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FH7vt6\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36650 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/table-Wahoo-kickr.jpg?resize=200%2C220&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wahoo TRACKR Chest Heart Rate Monitor - around $90\" width=\"200\" height=\"220\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36650\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wahoo TRACKR Chest Heart Rate Monitor - around $90. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FH7vt6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check best current price on Amazon by clicking here.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44414\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44414\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3R1NfoV\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44414\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Garmin-Fenix-7-Pro-Sapphire-1.jpg?resize=200%2C234&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"234\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44414\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Garmin Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar. Around $900. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3R1NfoV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for Current Sale Price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_44418\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44418\" style=\"width: 137px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44RPTDy\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44418\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Wahoo-TICKR-Arm-band-heart-rate-monitor-smaller-table-2.jpg?resize=137%2C237&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"137\" height=\"237\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wahoo KICKR FIT Arm Band Heart Rate Monitor - around $80. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44RPTDy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check best current price on Amazon by clicking here.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_43871\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43871\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44VNurn\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-43871\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garmin-010-13118-00-HRM-Pro-Plus-2.jpg?resize=200%2C199&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Garmin 010-13118-00 HRM-Pro Plus\" width=\"200\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garmin-010-13118-00-HRM-Pro-Plus-2.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garmin-010-13118-00-HRM-Pro-Plus-2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garmin-010-13118-00-HRM-Pro-Plus-2.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Garmin HRM Pro Plus Heart Rate Monitor - around $130. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44VNurn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to check current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_44404\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44404\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44404 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Samsung-Galaxy-6-1.jpg?resize=200%2C237&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"237\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44404\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Samsung Galaxy 6 Classic Smartwatch. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49Z12E8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check best current price on Amazon by clicking here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-184 from cache -->\n<figure id=\"attachment_27471\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27471\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2cY4vKM\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27471\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2-women-on-bikes-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2-women-on-bikes 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;We simply did not evolve to sit in front of a computer all day. No wonder exercise is such a mood lifter, when we actually get out and do it&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27471 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg\" alt=\"How to Fine Tune Your Heart Rate Monitor for Optimal Fitness Gains. If you seriously want to get fit, you do have to have the right equipment, and use it optimally\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27471\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2-women-on-bikes-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2-women-on-bikes 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;We simply did not evolve to sit in front of a computer all day. No wonder exercise is such a mood lifter, when we actually get out and do it&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27471 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Fine Tune Your Heart Rate Monitor for Optimal Fitness Gains. If you seriously want to get fit, you do have to have the right equipment, and use it optimally\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> If you seriously want to get fit, you do have to have the right equipment, and use it optimally<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It is simply impossible to accurately monitor the intensity of interval training without at the very least a heart rate monitor. And if you want to get really technical, you could invest in a <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e0vc2e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">power meter<\/a>, which shows you how much power you are exerting while cycling. In terms of assessing your progress, these are even more accurate than heart rate monitors. You simply attach them to your bike, and connect them with your bike computer or fitness tracker via Bluetooth or ANT+.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-204\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-204\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><center>A Selection of Recommended Power Meters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_43857\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43857\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vJWz9c\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-43857\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garmin-Rally-XC100-Single-sensing-Power-Meter-Compatible-with-SHIMANO-SPD-Cleats-1.jpg?resize=200%2C156&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Garmin Rally XC100, Single-sensing Power Meter, Compatible with SHIMANO SPD Cleats\" width=\"200\" height=\"156\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43857\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vJWz9c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Garmin Rally XC100, Single-sensing Power Meter, Compatible with SHIMANO SPD Cleats - around $700<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_43858\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43858\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HrlAbN\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43858 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SRAM-Force-Red-Axs-Power-Meter-Spider-1.jpg?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"SRAM Force\/Red Axs Power Meter Spider\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SRAM-Force-Red-Axs-Power-Meter-Spider-1.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SRAM-Force-Red-Axs-Power-Meter-Spider-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SRAM-Force-Red-Axs-Power-Meter-Spider-1.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HrlAbN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SRAM Force\/Red Axs Power Meter Spider - around $480<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_43852\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43852\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48JlisO\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43852 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/FAVERO-Assioma-Duo-Side-Pedal-Based-Power-Meter-1.jpg?resize=200%2C157&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"FAVERO Assioma Duo Side Pedal Based Power Meter\" width=\"200\" height=\"157\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48JlisO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>FAVERO Assioma Duo Side Pedal Based Power Meter - around $760<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-204 from cache -->\n<h2>How to Track Your Training Zones with Your Heart Rate Monitor<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s not enough to just look at your average heart rate after the ride, or to know your maximum and minimum heart rate during the ride. You have to be able to know that you have spent most of the session in the <strong>correct training zone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18607\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18607\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2cY4vKM\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18607\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/xalo-natural-supplements-kickstart-bike-ride\/women-2-racing-in-the-global-relay-gastown-grand-prix-criterium-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/women-2-racing-in-the-global-relay-gastown-grand-prix-criterium-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C419&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,419\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"BC Superweek is upon us again, offering 8 exciting bike races over 10 days for residents of Greater Vancouver to watch\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;BC Superweek is upon us again, offering 8 exciting bike races over 10 days for residents of Greater Vancouver to watch&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/women-2-racing-in-the-global-relay-gastown-grand-prix-criterium-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/women-2-racing-in-the-global-relay-gastown-grand-prix-criterium-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C419&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18607 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/women-2-racing-in-the-global-relay-gastown-grand-prix-criterium-7501.jpg\" alt=\"How to Fine Tune Your Heart Rate Monitor for Optimal Fitness Gains. You can bet your life that these women spend most of their training sessions in the correct training zone!\" width=\"750\" height=\"419\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18607\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18607\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/xalo-natural-supplements-kickstart-bike-ride\/women-2-racing-in-the-global-relay-gastown-grand-prix-criterium-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/women-2-racing-in-the-global-relay-gastown-grand-prix-criterium-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C419&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,419\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"BC Superweek is upon us again, offering 8 exciting bike races over 10 days for residents of Greater Vancouver to watch\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;BC Superweek is upon us again, offering 8 exciting bike races over 10 days for residents of Greater Vancouver to watch&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/women-2-racing-in-the-global-relay-gastown-grand-prix-criterium-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/women-2-racing-in-the-global-relay-gastown-grand-prix-criterium-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C419&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18607 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/women-2-racing-in-the-global-relay-gastown-grand-prix-criterium-7501.jpg?resize=750%2C419&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Fine Tune Your Heart Rate Monitor for Optimal Fitness Gains. You can bet your life that these women spend most of their training sessions in the correct training zone!\" width=\"750\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/women-2-racing-in-the-global-relay-gastown-grand-prix-criterium-7501.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/women-2-racing-in-the-global-relay-gastown-grand-prix-criterium-7501.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/women-2-racing-in-the-global-relay-gastown-grand-prix-criterium-7501.jpg?resize=360%2C200&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/women-2-racing-in-the-global-relay-gastown-grand-prix-criterium-7501.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/women-2-racing-in-the-global-relay-gastown-grand-prix-criterium-7501.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/women-2-racing-in-the-global-relay-gastown-grand-prix-criterium-7501.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> You can bet your life that these women spend most of their training sessions in the correct training zone!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most heart rate monitors will be able to generate <strong>generic training zones<\/strong>, based on your age. For example, my Samsung Galaxy watch tracks the training zones I have been in, based on my heart rate. As you can see in the screen shot further below. As you can see, it gives me useful information, showing me how much time I spent in various training zones. This gives me an immediate, visual overview of how hard I was working out during the swim.<\/p>\n<h2>The Problem with Automatically Generated Training Zones<\/h2>\n<p>My Samsung watch has set my maximum heart rate automatically, based on my age. However, I am a lot fitter than most people my age. Therefore, the maximum heart rate is too low. Partly for this reason, it looks like I spent a lot of time with my heart rate much higher than my maximum heart rate should be. This demonstrates that there is sometimes a need to override defaults in order to finetune your heart rate monitor.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"44425\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-fine-tune-your-heart-rate-monitor-for-optimal-fitness-results\/heart-rate-zones-generated-on-my-samsung-watch-while-swimming-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Heart-Rate-Zones-generated-on-my-Samsung-watch-while-swimming-1.jpg?fit=750%2C1493&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,1493\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Heart Rate Zones generated on my Samsung watch while swimming (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Heart-Rate-Zones-generated-on-my-Samsung-watch-while-swimming-1.jpg?fit=151%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Heart-Rate-Zones-generated-on-my-Samsung-watch-while-swimming-1.jpg?fit=514%2C1023&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44425 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Heart-Rate-Zones-generated-on-my-Samsung-watch-while-swimming-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"1493\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"44425\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-fine-tune-your-heart-rate-monitor-for-optimal-fitness-results\/heart-rate-zones-generated-on-my-samsung-watch-while-swimming-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Heart-Rate-Zones-generated-on-my-Samsung-watch-while-swimming-1.jpg?fit=750%2C1493&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,1493\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Heart Rate Zones generated on my Samsung watch while swimming (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Heart-Rate-Zones-generated-on-my-Samsung-watch-while-swimming-1.jpg?fit=151%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Heart-Rate-Zones-generated-on-my-Samsung-watch-while-swimming-1.jpg?fit=514%2C1023&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44425 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Heart-Rate-Zones-generated-on-my-Samsung-watch-while-swimming-1.jpg?resize=750%2C1493&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"1493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Heart-Rate-Zones-generated-on-my-Samsung-watch-while-swimming-1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Heart-Rate-Zones-generated-on-my-Samsung-watch-while-swimming-1.jpg?resize=151%2C300&amp;ssl=1 151w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Heart-Rate-Zones-generated-on-my-Samsung-watch-while-swimming-1.jpg?resize=514%2C1023&amp;ssl=1 514w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Whether you get a basic heart rate monitor or more advanced devices, it is enormously helpful to <strong>fine tune your heart rate monitor<\/strong> to ensure you <strong>train smart<\/strong> and get the best possible fitness gains for your training efforts.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-of-the-best-indoor-bike-trainers\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"28613\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/hydration-for-cycling\/ad-bike-trainers-copy1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Ad-bike-trainers-copy1.jpg?fit=750%2C325&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,325\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ad bike trainers copy(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Ad-bike-trainers-copy1.jpg?fit=300%2C130&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Ad-bike-trainers-copy1.jpg?fit=750%2C325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28613 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Ad-bike-trainers-copy1.jpg\" alt=\"Click to read our post on 5 of the best indoor trainers\" width=\"750\" height=\"325\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"28613\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/hydration-for-cycling\/ad-bike-trainers-copy1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Ad-bike-trainers-copy1.jpg?fit=750%2C325&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,325\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ad bike trainers copy(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Ad-bike-trainers-copy1.jpg?fit=300%2C130&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Ad-bike-trainers-copy1.jpg?fit=750%2C325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28613 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Ad-bike-trainers-copy1.jpg?resize=750%2C325&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Click to read our post on 5 of the best indoor trainers\" width=\"750\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Ad-bike-trainers-copy1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Ad-bike-trainers-copy1.jpg?resize=300%2C130&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Ad-bike-trainers-copy1.jpg?resize=150%2C65&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Ad-bike-trainers-copy1.jpg?resize=250%2C108&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Ad-bike-trainers-copy1.jpg?resize=320%2C139&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>How to Set up a Heart Rate Monitor to Train Smart<\/h3>\n<p>The basic way of calculating exercise intensity based on heart rate is fairly simple. First you calculate the <strong>maximum heart rate<\/strong> you can safely maintain. You do this by <strong>subtracting your age from 220<\/strong>. So the maximum heart rate for a 30-year-old would be 220 \u2013 30, that is, 190. From this, you know how to achieve aerobic training benefits by getting your heart rate to a certain percentage of that maximum heart rate for a period of time. This percentage might be anything from 60% to 80%. So if you are 20, you need to maintain a heart rate of between 114 and 152 to achieve an aerobic training benefit and get fitter.<\/p>\n<p>Most heart rate monitors, including the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dz7IPZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Polar Heart Rate monitor<\/a>, have this exact calculation built in, so they can just <strong>automatically generate training zones<\/strong>. For many people, this is more than enough. However, this is very <strong>generic<\/strong>, and does not take into account the fact that people may be starting their training plans at very different levels of fitness. This is really not ideal, because individuals vary a lot.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>It\u2019s better to <strong>figure out your training heart rate zone yourself<\/strong>, and then manually program it into the monitor.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>How to Fine Tune Your Heart Rate Monitor for Optimal Fitness Gains<\/h3>\n<p>You can do better than generic with just a little math, and a heart rate monitor that is a little more advanced (so you can program in the zones you want to exercise in on specific days). The <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dYUA4P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Polar RS300XC heart rate monitor<\/strong><\/a> is a bit more expensive, but has the advantage that you can manually program your zone, based on your own specific body and your training goals.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-184-no-2\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-184\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Heart Rate Monitors that We Recommend - Chest bands, arms bands, and smart watches<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_36650\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36650\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FH7vt6\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36650 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/table-Wahoo-kickr.jpg?resize=200%2C220&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wahoo TRACKR Chest Heart Rate Monitor - around $90\" width=\"200\" height=\"220\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36650\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wahoo TRACKR Chest Heart Rate Monitor - around $90. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FH7vt6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check best current price on Amazon by clicking here.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44414\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44414\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3R1NfoV\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44414\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Garmin-Fenix-7-Pro-Sapphire-1.jpg?resize=200%2C234&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"234\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44414\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Garmin Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar. Around $900. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3R1NfoV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for Current Sale Price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_44418\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44418\" style=\"width: 137px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44RPTDy\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44418\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Wahoo-TICKR-Arm-band-heart-rate-monitor-smaller-table-2.jpg?resize=137%2C237&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"137\" height=\"237\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wahoo KICKR FIT Arm Band Heart Rate Monitor - around $80. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44RPTDy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check best current price on Amazon by clicking here.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_43871\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43871\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44VNurn\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-43871\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garmin-010-13118-00-HRM-Pro-Plus-2.jpg?resize=200%2C199&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Garmin 010-13118-00 HRM-Pro Plus\" width=\"200\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garmin-010-13118-00-HRM-Pro-Plus-2.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garmin-010-13118-00-HRM-Pro-Plus-2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garmin-010-13118-00-HRM-Pro-Plus-2.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Garmin HRM Pro Plus Heart Rate Monitor - around $130. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44VNurn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to check current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_44404\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44404\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44404 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Samsung-Galaxy-6-1.jpg?resize=200%2C237&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"237\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44404\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Samsung Galaxy 6 Classic Smartwatch. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49Z12E8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check best current price on Amazon by clicking here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-184-no-2 from cache -->\n<h3>Calculating a More Specific Target Heart Rate Zone<\/h3>\n<p>The heart rate reserve method (HRR) can be used to <strong>calculate heart rate zones more accurately<\/strong>. Heart rate reserve uses the range from your resting heart rate to a predicted maximum. Below are the formula and an example of the method for someone 55 years old, assuming a resting heart rate of 80 bpm and a training range of 60% and 75%.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>220 &#8211; Age = 165 (HRmax)<\/li>\n<li>Subtract resting heart rate from HRmax: 165 &#8211; 80 = 85 (this is the Heart Rate Reserve &#8211; HRR)<\/li>\n<li>Multiply the HRR times the percent that you want to train at. So for example if you want to train at 60%, you would multiply 85 x 60% = 51.<\/li>\n<li>Then you add back the resting heart rate: 51 + 80 = 131.<\/li>\n<li>This tells you that to train at 60%, you should try to keep your heart rate around 131 bpm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As you can see, you <strong>can get very precise from this<\/strong>. Just do the math, then program <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001W93YDS\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001W93YDS&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=JHQKY4QN5K3LVKQU\">your heart rate monitor<\/a> with a range that matches your desired level of training. For example, my <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/beginner-cyclist-training-plan-phase-1\/\"><strong>Average Joe Cyclist Beginner\u2019s Training Plan<\/strong><\/a> is based on exercising in the 50% to 60% range (light to moderate RPE, Zones 1 to 3 on the table). 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