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I just received my Frontier heart rate monitor and have set it up. My biggest question is, how do you know where to set the parameters> I am 65 YO with a resting heart rate of 44 and I do a lot of biking cardio and am generally in good shape – but I’ve also had several stents put in my heart for blockage and take blood thinners, a statin, and a beta blocker. I love the idea of a data-driven framework but I have no idea where to set the parameters so as to account for my individual data and individual circumstances. Thoughts?
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With several pre-existing conditions, it would be best to consult a medical expert who understands your history to ensure you are exercising safely. Regarding Beta-blockers , A good rule of thumb to follow if you know the difference between your resting heart rate before and after your beta-blocker would be to customise your heart rate threshold for the zone you want to work in, by subtracting the difference between your resting heart rates. A moderate intensity breathing rate is typically between 35- 45 breaths a minute, though you can look at your own data over time to fine-tune this further. You can read more about the Frontier X metrics and their ranges here – https://fourthfrontier.com/pages/know-the-science
What does “moderation” mean? I train between 60%-75% of MHR but I don’t know how that translates to cardiac strain or breathing?