Calories when entering exercise

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laurajune72
laurajune72 Posts: 27 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Question. This morning I did 15 min on a stationary bike. More to wake up. Not my normal workout. Anyway, the bike says I burned 80 cal. But when I entered into MFP it defaults to 179. How do I know what is right? My bike does not ask age or weight.

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  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
    Well, without asking specifics like age, gender, past workout experience, intensity, bike type or anything else I'd recommend using something below 179. Do you think you could burn 360 in 30 minutes cycling at the rate you did this AM? Maybe.
  • laurajune72
    laurajune72 Posts: 27 Member
    No. It was pretty mellow. I entered 100 cal.
  • Asher_Ethan
    Asher_Ethan Posts: 2,430 Member
    I always go with the lower one. That way I still get to eat a little more and if it's wrong then I brunt even more. Calories In Calories Out!
  • laurajune72
    laurajune72 Posts: 27 Member
    Sounds fair to me. Cool beans
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    How far can you run in 15 minutes?
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