I've been running forever, have run multiple marathons, 5Ks, 10 Ks, half marathons and have never really concerned myself with trying to track my heart rate.
But when I'm at the gym using the elliptical it does measure that while you are holding on to the bars.
I usually do the "Hill Interval modality" and set it to level 23 or 24 (this is at a Planet Fitness using their model, so those modes may not mean anything if not using the same equipment.)
My goal is to burn calories and actually work out. I'm not just on it as a casual.
So, when I'm burning through the 1 minute High Intensity interval part, I'm working HARD.
My heart rate starts at about 120-130 during first 4-5 minutes (it takes a while until the hill interval ramps up to the highest/hardest level), then I'll stay in the 140 to 150 range, and if I really put maximum effort I might peak out at 175.
But, recently, when the gym is busy there will be people right next to me on 3 separate occasions, i've glanced over at the readout on the person next to me who just started, and notice it is a woman and their HR is reading 185 within 2-3 minutes of them starting.
Is this an inherent difference in genders? Or level of cardio fitness? it was 3 different body types...
But when I'm at the gym using the elliptical it does measure that while you are holding on to the bars.
I usually do the "Hill Interval modality" and set it to level 23 or 24 (this is at a Planet Fitness using their model, so those modes may not mean anything if not using the same equipment.)
My goal is to burn calories and actually work out. I'm not just on it as a casual.
So, when I'm burning through the 1 minute High Intensity interval part, I'm working HARD.
My heart rate starts at about 120-130 during first 4-5 minutes (it takes a while until the hill interval ramps up to the highest/hardest level), then I'll stay in the 140 to 150 range, and if I really put maximum effort I might peak out at 175.
But, recently, when the gym is busy there will be people right next to me on 3 separate occasions, i've glanced over at the readout on the person next to me who just started, and notice it is a woman and their HR is reading 185 within 2-3 minutes of them starting.
Is this an inherent difference in genders? Or level of cardio fitness? it was 3 different body types...