My friend's heart rate is much lower

[Jani]

Hello everyone!
I went for a bike ride with my friend today and after we finished we checked our heart rate. His heart rate was 80 and my heart rate was 140.
BUT I only started riding bike 2 weeks ago again . We took 30 kms and we went uphill a lot during the journey. He is in the same age and he always rides bike (but he started to ride a bike for the first time this year at the same time with me)
Why is there a huge difference between the heart rates ?

 

[vickster]

It is possible that he is either super fit compared to you, or your equipment is faulty. Genetics will also play a role and the fact we are all different!

 

[derrick]

If you are that worried go see a doctor, no one on here can tell you. Unless we have a doctor on here.

 

[Jani]

I'm not worried I am just curious.

 

[Jani]

Very similar here with my much fitter mate.

You've already answered your own question.

Yes, probably. Sometimes he goes for a longer ride (150 kms) Once he took a 250 kms long ride including lots of uphill ride.

 

[si_c]

Do you mean average HR for the ride, or spot HR at the end of the ride?

Fitness plays a significant role, I went for a ride with my wife the other day, her average HR was 135 mine was 90.

I exercise a lot more.

 

[Jani]

Do you mean average HR for the ride, or spot HR at the end of the ride?

Fitness plays a significant role, I went for a ride with my wife the other day, her average HR was 135 mine was 90.

I exercise a lot more.

I mean at the end of the ride
I dunno what the average was.

 

[Jani]

It is possible that he is either super fit compared to you, or your equipment is faulty. Genetics will also play a role and the fact we are all different!

Probably he is super fit and I am not fit at all.

 

[vickster]

Probably he is super fit and I am not fit at all.

Are you both the same gender too as that can have an impact. And the same body shape/weight? Age is only one factor

 

[Jani]

Are you both the same gender too as that can have an impact. And the same body shape/weight? Age is only one factor

We are both males. I'm a bit overwheight,he is super skinny.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Since he us fitter he will,likely have been taking it easy compared his normal pace. So his heart rate will have been lower than normal. You being unfit will be working much harder. Him being fitter means his heart rate will recover faster.
So lower rate at end of ride and it drops back towards resting heart rate quicker.

I would just concentrate on your own fitness and no worry about comparing with others. As long as you are enjoying your rides and getting some fitness and health benefits in return. There will always be someone fitter, faster etc.

 

[Jani]

Since he us fitter he will,likely have been taking it easy compared his normal pace. So his heart rate will have been lower than normal. You being unfit will be working much harder. Him being fitter means his heart rate will recover faster.
So lower rate at end of ride and it drops back towards resting heart rate quicker.

I would just concentrate on your own fitness and no worry about comparing with others. As long as you are enjoying your rides and getting some fitness and health benefits in return. There will always be someone fitter, faster etc.

Yes. Never compare yourself to others. It's true. On the other hand it's sad as well.

 

[gavroche]

Does he ride an electric bike?

 

[Jani]

Does he ride an electric bike?

Haha
He must be super fit. After 30 kms ride including uphills I would expect a bit more than 80 BPM.