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32 mins of biking is a million times better than zero minutes of biking. You did good. 💪
Did you try Zwift? Indoor biking without external stimulation (like looking at a virtual world and trying to stay with the pack of riders) is terrible.
Did you try Zwift? Indoor biking without external stimulation (like looking at a virtual world and trying to stay with the pack of riders) is terrible.
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Day 2: did 40 minutes, the in-built tracker says 168 calories burn
is that a good average or am I below?
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I wouldn't trust that counter. You should be burning more than 168 extra calories in 40 mins, unless you're soft pedaling and aren't even close to breaking a sweat. But for a guy of your size, even soft pedaling should burn at least 400 calories an hour, so 266 or so for 40 minutes.
I use a heart rate monitor connected to a bunch of fitness/cycling apps that are set up for my weight and life habits - I typically burn anywhere from 500 to 1000 calories an hour on the bike. And those are "active calories", i.e. calories on top of my BMR (basal metabolic rate).
I use a heart rate monitor connected to a bunch of fitness/cycling apps that are set up for my weight and life habits - I typically burn anywhere from 500 to 1000 calories an hour on the bike. And those are "active calories", i.e. calories on top of my BMR (basal metabolic rate).
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I was sweating and legs ended wobbly at the end, it has 16 points of resistance and I set it to 8
maybe I'm just too toasted
maybe I'm just too toasted
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Do you have a way of tracking your heart rate? You can get a better approximation of your caloric expenditure with a HR monitor, either a smart watch or chest strap.
But yeah you burned a lot more than 168 calories
But yeah you burned a lot more than 168 calories
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Good work RJ!
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Even a 15-20min HARD bike ride is sufficient IMOwally
Keep up the good work carnal!
Keep up the good work carnal!
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You don't need to ride hard. It's better to do longer easier rides. Follow Alan Couzens if you want to learn the science behind it. Volume trumps intensity.