• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Become a Premium Member
  • About

Road Bike Rider Cycling Site

Expert road cycling advice, since 2001

  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Bikes & Gear
  • Training & Health
  • Reviews
  • Cycling Ebooks
    • Ebooks Training
    • Ebooks Skills
    • E-Articles Training
    • E-Articles Nutrition
  • Member Area
  • Newsletter

Why Doesn’t My Heart Wake Up Early?

Question: I frequently start rides within 30-60 minutes of waking up. Often this means I’m on the road at 5 a.m. My heart rate stays low for about 25 miles, but after that it reaches normal levels. Why? — Phil H.

Coach Fred Matheny Replies: I suspect that getting up and out so early means your body is still in a resting state. It isn’t fully awake and responding to riding.

According to exercise scientists, afternoon is the optimum time for a workout. By then, your body is warm and flexible from the day’s activities.

But if early morning riding better fits your schedule, keep doing it! As long as you’re an early bird, just do as you’re doing: let your body adjust to the ride at its own pace.

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Search

Recent Articles

  • Newsletter Issue No. 949
  • An Interview with Ultra-Endurance Cycling Superstar Lael Wilcox
  • Chain Care Part 2
  • All Sides of Cycling: A New Column and a Cycling Reason To Avoid Added Sugars

Recent Newsletters

Newsletter Issue No. 949

Newsletter Issue No. 948

Newsletter Issue No. 947

Newsletter Issue No. 946

Newsletter Issue No. 945

Footer

Affiliate Disclosure

Our cycling expert editors and writers choose every product we review. We may earn an affiliate commission if you buy from one of our product links, at no extra cost to you. This income supports our site.

Follow Us

  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
Privacy Policy

Still Haven’t Found What You’re Looking For?

Copyright © 2021 · Magazine Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in