Does Having A Lower Heart Rate Make You Fitter?

Heart rate is a big part of cycling and exercise in general, and we can now measure our pulse with ease, but what does bpm actually mean for our fitness? Is it true that having a lower heart rate makes you a fitter person? Conor and Hank delve into the science of whether having a lower heart rate really increases your fitness on the bike.

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