You've partially answered your own question (heat). Also try replicating the turbo session but with a lower gear / higher cadence (if you're dead set on getting your HR up).
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You've partially answered your own question (heat). Also try replicating the turbo session but with a lower gear / higher cadence (if you're dead set on getting your HR up).