5 Fixable Reasons Your Heart Rate Is High While Cycling

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

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Today Anthony talks about the 5 fixable reasons your heart rate is high while cycling — Same power, higher HR? In this episode Anthony shows you how to spot what’s really going on and how to bring that number down without losing speed or enjoyment. You’ll get quick fixes you can use today and simple protocols for the next month, plus a bonus myth-buster that might save a perfectly good sensor from the bin.

Go check out our other piece of content "5 Fixable Reasons Your Heart Rate Is High While Cycling" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJwg183i9C8

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Anthony talks about an amazing interview with Sports Nutritionist Sharon Madigan. Click here to see that - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsChu3VZ1NE

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Chapters -

0:00 5 Fixable Reasons Your Heart Rate Is High
1:28 Reason No.1 - This One Is So Easy To Fix
4:09 Reason No. 2 - This Is Going To Give You Very Quick Results
9:52 Reason No. 3 - The Fix Will Improve Every Aspect Of Your Riding
12:01 Reason No.4 - Cut Down On These Where Possible
15:42 Reason No. 5 - Focus On These (BIG UNLOCK)
17:37 The Problem With Heart Rate Chest Straps & Sensors
19:14 Always Ask Yourself These 3 Questions