Peloton Strive Score: How to Set (more accurate) Heart Rate Zones

Since the Peloton Strive Score is based on heart rate zones determined by your max heart rate, it is pretty important that it is accurate. The way Peloton estimates your Max Heart Rate (220-age) is the worst and least accurate method. In this video, I go over some better formulas as well as how to actually test it yourself to get more accurate Heart Rate Zones.

Great Heart Rate Monitors for Peloton:

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[nbthor]

Did the max heart rate thing on an elliptical a few years back and despite all the guides which say it drops year over year, it's been pretty steady. It's still 15 BPM higher than the highest calculated score. On my Garmin I have switched to Karvonen Zones and generally they better fit how I feel.
I agree on wearables. I think Peloton should put out power pedals for those of us on non-Peloton bikes. I have a not cheap bike with better fit options, and don't want to switch.

[glennthomas]

Wouldn’t it make sense to have a Peloton class dedicated to getting max heart rate info? I use an Apple watch which is accurate. Why would I want a wearable from Peloton that would likely be overpriced and average in quality? I don’t really want to spend more on Peloton accessories. I like how the Apple watch interfaces.

[ParentalAlienationSupport]

Hi. Could you tell me if the peloton needs to be lubed periodically?

[mottohorn]

None of those max HR formulas are correct for me! I’m 34, about to be 35 (does the date and time of your bday matter in the aging process?) and my actually recently tested max HR is 191, but I believe it may still be 2-4 beats higher than that depending on environment, hydration, etc. These formulas would say my MaxHR should be either, 186, 184.2, 180.8, etc. But I believe I understand why the CDC, AMA, Mayo Clinic etc. suggest you use those formulas. It’s like you said, consult with your doctor if you think this might be a problem for you with any potential heart condition. They just don’t want people going out and thinking they have a higher maxHR than they do, and having their heart rate run away from them.

[CatherineNaquin-vz]

Will an FTP test give an accurate max heart rate? I do these occasionally anyway to track my progress

[ronaldc]

How do you calculate MHR if you are on a drug that slows your HR, like a
beta-blocker?

[NYC.PuertoRico.Fishing.]

Oh no, you said men and women are different? How dare you? Lol!! Sarcasm of course, now if we can relate this to that community of athletes that want to mix genders. Thanks for your video.