Originally Posted by
Harold74
Does power tracking make it easier to stay in zone two on outdoor rides?
For maintaining a heart rate within zone 2, yes. A power meter responds quickly to a change in power, so it can guide you quickly to speed up or slow down as needed.
I use both a heart monitor and power meter, and I roughly know the power levels that keep me with zone 2 heart rate. If I look down and see power above that range, I know to back off a bit.
But I don't do strict "must stay in zone 2" rides, as I don't see the value of being that regimented. "All roads lead to Rome".