Heart Rate (Read 619 times)

I've trained with a HRM for 10 years and I swear by it. I had a device like you have and they are fairly accurate as long as you stop to do the test. What your max and resting HR's are isn't relavent to fitness but you need to know. Naturally, your resting HR will decrease as your cardiovascular system improves. 191 may not be an extreme number, depending on your age and current level of conditioning. Google "max heart rate test", do one, and learn what yours is. Then calculate your zones accordingly. If you're seriois about this, you should consider getting a Polar or similar device with the wrist receiver and chest transmitter. That way you can observe your HR while in motion.