How often do you push beyond 90% of max Heart Rate?

[Ming the Merciless]

I was wondering how often others push their heart rates beyond 90% of their max? For me it’s about once a week normally then twice a week when pushing the fitness up a notch before an event.

 

[si_c]

For me, pretty much never. I know my max HR is about 186 but on the bike I struggle to get it above 165 and it's incredibly rare I see it above 170.

 

[CXRAndy]

I try to hit the little slopes with gusto, so will easily hit near max when cresting. . That could happen several times per ride.

 

[simongt]

Never. I'm a confirmed 'cruiser'. I cycle for commute & pleasure and to enjoy the ride.

 

[fossyant]

Every ride. Does that count ? It's hilly where I ride. Max near 185, hit 180 plus most rides.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I don't think my medication would let me push that hard.

 

[Jody]

Not sure what my max is but almost every ride has a period of 180+

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I try to hit the little slopes with gusto, so will easily hit near max when cresting. . That could happen several times per ride.

Every ride?

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Every ride. Does that count ? It's hilly where I ride. Max near 185, hit 180 plus most rides.

It is a poll option now!

 

[cyberknight]

No idea
my hr strap packed up

 

[gavroche]

According to the 220 rule, my maximum heart rate is 150 so 90% of that would be 135 and I often go beyond that without any ill effect.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

According to the 220 rule, my heart rate is 150 and I often go beyond that within any ill effect.

The 220 is an average on population level. But can’t be used on an individual level to determine max HR. You’ll need to do a max HR test on your bike.

 

[newts]

Most rides for me if there's an incline of any length.🥵

 

[Pumpkin the robot]

Just the thought of getting on my bike for a ride maxes my hr.

 

[numbnuts]

I don't think my medication would let me push that hard.

Same here I can't get over 135 even on a turbo