<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Very interesting indeed. I was struck by how similar the test exercises given ( Max Heart Rate test 1 and 2) are to my cycling fitness programs: Les Mills RPM, 45 min indoor cycling classes with instructors telling you when and how to raise/lower the chain strength. The 10-15 min warm up, then work up to max heart rate, then allow the legs to spin, then repeat 2 times. Our classes finish with stretching which is essential after biking. I even add an extra stretching program after each class to make sure I lengthen my muscles because while cycling pumps your heart it can stiffen your hamstrings and calves.<br><div><div>On 24 Dec 2011, at 02:19, Dave Sill wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite">The formulas are just for approximation. You should conduct a test like Max's to determine your actual max. And recheck it periodically. The rate is exercise-specific. Here are a couple for bikes:<div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.cycling-inform.com/heart-rate-training/72-how-to-test-for-your-cycling-max-heart-rate">http://www.cycling-inform.com/heart-rate-training/72-how-to-test-for-your-cycling-max-heart-rate</a><br>
<div><br></div><div>-Dave</div><div><br></div></div>
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