Heart rate training offers a low cost way to measure the intensity of a workout….BUT it is not perfect. Let’s dive into understanding cardiac drift in runners.
When creating training plans for runners, it is important that you (and them too!) understand cardiac drift.
In this video we will talk about:
- What cardiac drift is
- The two main causes
- How to reduce it
- Tailoring workouts to avoid letting cardiac drift interrupt your fitness
References:
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Stanley J, Buchheit M. Moderate Recovery Unnecessary to Sustain High Stroke Volume during Interval Training. A Brief Report. J Sports Sci Med. 2014 May 1;13(2):393-6. PMID: 24790495; PMCID: PMC3990895.
Hamilton MT, Gonzalez-Alonso J, Montain SJ, Coyle EF. Fluid replacement and glucose infusion during exercise prevent cardiovascular drift. J Appl Physiol (1985). 1991 Sep;71(3):871-7. doi: 10.1152/jappl.1991.71.3.871. PMID: 1757323.