NuStep and Recumbent Bikes

jayman25000
jayman25000 Posts: 5 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I use a NuStep recumbent bike at my gym. But, I don't see that option on the "Exercise" section. How do I enter my time using the machine? What option should I use? Thanks!

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  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    Does it measure your power output in watts?
  • jayman25000
    jayman25000 Posts: 5 Member
    Yes. That is one of the possible settings.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    Google for 'convert watts to calories'.
  • jayman25000
    jayman25000 Posts: 5 Member
    Understood. But, here's what I'm saying - since "NuStep" isn't a choice when it comes to cardio exercises. What can I use instead of it? Bycycling? Something else?
  • jayman25000
    jayman25000 Posts: 5 Member
    http://www.nustep.com/ - This is the machine I use for cardio. But, I don't see it on the list. What can I enter into my cardio page, instead?
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    edited December 2017
    JeromeBarry1 wrote: »
    Google for 'convert watts to calories'.

    Not sure that a recumbent bike has the same efficiency ratio as an upright bike though. (Personally I doubt it.)

    http://mccraw.co.uk/powertap-meter-convert-watts-calories-burned/
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    edited December 2017
    jayman25000 wrote: »
    http://www.nustep.com/ - This is the machine I use for cardio. But, I don't see it on the list. What can I enter into my cardio page, instead?

    You can add your own to the database.
    Online version: The link to add you own is at the bottom of the page.


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  • jayman25000
    jayman25000 Posts: 5 Member
    Thanks for the advice. I know that an upright bike has a better ratio. However, since I use a wheelchair, it's easier for me to transfer to a recumbent bike. I can use my legs somewhat. But, a recumbent bike is easier for me.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    I'm totally thrown that there's not a stock entry for recumbent/seated bike, as it's a very common piece of kit.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    I'm totally thrown that there's not a stock entry for recumbent/seated bike, as it's a very common piece of kit.

    @stanmann571

    Me too - it's not in the Compendium of Physical Activities where MFP sources its METs values from.

    Does seem weird that unicycling is in the database but recumbent isn't.
    Unicycling would be extremely short duration for me.....
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