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I am wondering what resources people have used to look into reduction of resting heart rate. This has been one of my markers/goals to track overall fitness. However, I think I have been training to hard and maybe more in the lactic acid zone/burning out a bit.<br /><br />I would be curious to hear others' theories on reduction of resting HR and also any resources you have used (rowing specific or not). Precision HR Training? Chris Carmichael? Other?<br /><br />Thanks very much.

Have a look at "SERIOUS Training for Endurance Athletes," by Rob Sleamaker and Ray Browning. <br /><br />Also look at "The Lore of Running," by Noakes. Thesections on "peaking might be helpful if you think you might be doing too much work at fast paces.<br /><br />Tom

Thanks for the input.<br /><br />Has anyone read Precision Heart Monitor Training???

Yes - they are all basically the same. In my opinion there is little new under the sun with regard to HR training, for most of us unless we are willing to undertake AT testing any HR band is a 'best guess' guestimate. Of course to be truly effective the testing would need to be carried out on a regualar basis.<br /><br />George

<!--QuoteBegin-ermd2000+Feb 6 2005, 06:17 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(ermd2000 @ Feb 6 2005, 06:17 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Has anyone read Precision Heart Monitor Training??? <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Yes. It is probably the best of the lot, followed by <i>Heart Rate Training for the Compleat Idiot</i>. The problem is that none of the books on the market are really oriented to rowing, so it will be somewhat difficult to extrapolate from the running and cycling programs to rowing.<br /><br />I'd stay away from any of the Sally Edwards books. They are really not oriented toward the serious athlete.<br /><br />Porkchop

One of the things I wonder about (maybe I should read that book) is that since I often have different amounts of time to train, can I still get a good workout in only 30 minutes at a 70-80% MHR, or do I really need to get 60. The longer the better, but do you accmplish much in 30?<br /><br />In addition, I use an elliptical machine too. I am trying to figure if I am going to row 30m and double up with the elliptical, or try to do longer rows/runs on alternating days.<br /><br />I am just new, so not sure what my stamina is for the rowing yet. I don't want to overtrain. The reason I am doing this isn't for racing or performance purposes, but to have better cardiovascular and overall health. If the fitness has been attained, maybe then I will consider performance more.<br /><br />So I am trying to find the best way to train for health (not necessarily meaning weight loss), and trying to use the time I have efficiently without overworking and burning out. Perhaps this is a holy grail that is individual for everyone, and I should just be happy I do anything at all .<br /><br />Thanks for any book/resource ideas or opinions you may have.