Results of AT test

[Bikingmomof3]

I am glad the test went well for youa dn you have some pointer on what to do. Personally I think you look fab and anyone who can compete like you can is on my admiration list.

[lawyergirl]

I found out the same thing when I did my AT testing - my body is efficient at working so that means I burn less calories working out than my Polar HR monitor was telling me. It's great if I want to go long distances, but not so good for losing weight.

I also found out that my Polar's Vo2max test was about 10 points off! I did my test on the spin bike, and didn't learn until later that my LT for running is different than my LT for biking. Not sure if I want to pony up the cash for another LT test to find out my run LT yet - they say you can just add 10 beats to your bike LT and come pretty close. But I also found it to be very valuable information.

[Offthegrid]

Congrats (I think? )

Sounds very complicated. I have to get a HR monitor soon, but have been avoiding it. But I do have a tough time believing the calorie estimates from CalorieKing or the treadmill.

[Veronica]

I also found out that my Polar's Vo2max test was about 10 points off! I did my test on the spin bike, and didn't learn until later that my LT for running is different than my LT for biking. Not sure if I want to pony up the cash for another LT test to find out my run LT yet - they say you can just add 10 beats to your bike LT and come pretty close. But I also found it to be very valuable information.

That's interesting. I would think it would be ten less for running. Granted I'm not a runner, but I can't imagine being able to keep my HR as high running as I do biking. I know for sure I can't keep it as high when I swim.

V.

[Tri Girl]

Very interesting, RM. Be sure to let us know what your running coach says for you to do.
I'd like to get that done to see where my AT is. How did you go about finding where/how to get this tested?

Veronica, I am the opposite as you. My HR skyrockets VERY quickly when I run, but I have a hard time keeping it as high on the bike. When I run, it very quickly shoots to 165 (85% of my max- I should ideally be training in the 75% range I believe) and I can't ever get it below 140 (even when walking). Strange how bodies can vary so much... no wonder all the data out there is confusing.

[Veronica]

Sorry, I guess I really meant that I could never sustain it the way I can on the bike. My LT is 178 and I can stay right around that for 90 minutes. I can't imagine doing that running. But I suppose that if I trained for running the way I train for riding...anything is possible.

V.

[Running Mommy]

I had the test done at Lifetime fitness. It was 129.00 but I got to keep the mask, so I can be tested again and it will be alot cheaper.
I just joined Lifetime and so far I'm really impressed. The trainers and staff really seem to be knowledgable, and I'm usually pretty skeptical. I used to be a certified step aerobics instructor, so I know some stuff.. And I have read enough over the years that I can usually spot a BS line a mile away.
One big thing that stuck out in the test was how efficient my body was at burning sugar. The tech asked me if I crave sugar after runs over 6 miles and a huge light bulb came on in my head! It was an "ah ha" moment for sure.
My coach hasn't put together a HR zone specific workout for me yet, but I'll post it when he does.
Of course now I'm wondering what my # is when I'm on the bike? You guys have me thinking now... hmmm....
It was pretty funny tho because the tech could tell that I knew what all the data mean't. I just wanted to see the numbers. He was like "wow. this is easy! I like testing athletes like you"... HA! *ME* an athlete?? Go figure!

[Veronica]

Yes you! You ARE an athlete! You IronWoman you!

V.