Re: controlling HR during a race

Ron and Dorothy Strasser

2008-09-29

But this is good advice and a gives solid information on which he can base
his decisions on where he goes from there in my opinion as a person that has
his heart looked at quite thoroughly.
ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "Seth Hosmer"
To:
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 4:51 PM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] controlling HR during a race

> Speaking in generalities, for an otherwise healthy individual, a HR of 178
> is not something to be concerned about. For a race like cyclocross with
> overall high intensity and high variability in the effort, pacing based on
> HR is probably not going to be productive.
>
> If an individual has something in their personal health or family health
> history that would place some concern on high HR numbers, then a stress
> test under the guidance of a physician should be done before strenuous
> physical activity. If you or anybody on the list needs a referral, let me
> know. There are several providers here in town that can do 12-lead EKG
> stress tests with gas exchange VO2 monitored by a pulmonologist. Note
> that this test is not really designed for your casual tester, but more for
> somebody with health concerns, and the price reflects that.
>
> Seth Hosmer, DC, CSCS
> Health & Performance Chiropractic
> www.HPChiro.com
> 503.227.2279
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Seth Hosmer

2008-09-29

Speaking in generalities, for an otherwise healthy individual, a HR of 178 is not something to be concerned about. For a race like cyclocross with overall high intensity and high variability in the effort, pacing based on HR is probably not going to be productive.

If an individual has something in their personal health or family health history that would place some concern on high HR numbers, then a stress test under the guidance of a physician should be done before strenuous physical activity. If you or anybody on the list needs a referral, let me know. There are several providers here in town that can do 12-lead EKG stress tests with gas exchange VO2 monitored by a pulmonologist. Note that this test is not really designed for your casual tester, but more for somebody with health concerns, and the price reflects that.

Seth Hosmer, DC, CSCS
Health & Performance Chiropractic
www.HPChiro.com
503.227.2279