5 miles Stationary bike race anyone?

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mammakisses
mammakisses Posts: 604 Member
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So this is for everyone who would like a little challenge. At your next Stationary bike workout set it to a goal of 5 miles. Once done let us know how long it took you. Friday 2 pm the winner will be anounced. Lets have fun!:bigsmile:
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  • craigers13
    craigers13 Posts: 241 Member
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    I'm in!
  • Blkroses55
    Blkroses55 Posts: 29
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    I'm in too. I need a good sweat.
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,449 Member
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    Haven't been on a stationary bike in years! I might hope on to the challenge. :)
  • Amyla30
    Amyla30 Posts: 15 Member
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    I am in. thanks for goal today..
  • jakobsmom24
    jakobsmom24 Posts: 1 Member
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    I actually did this today during lunch. I did 5.1 miles in 20 minutes on a resistance of 6. :)
  • jogdog
    jogdog Posts: 89 Member
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    This sounds like a reasonable challenge!! Let the biking begin!
  • sabrina32576
    sabrina32576 Posts: 364 Member
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    I'm in. Sounds like fun!
  • Runthismom
    Runthismom Posts: 49
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    OOH! Finally a bike challenge!! I am IN!! :happy:
  • GreekByMarriage
    GreekByMarriage Posts: 320 Member
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    I will try this! I usually do the elliptical but I'll see how this works out!
  • Runthismom
    Runthismom Posts: 49
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    5 miles in 18:08. WOOT!
  • GreekByMarriage
    GreekByMarriage Posts: 320 Member
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    5 miles in 18:08. WOOT!

    How many calories did you burn?
  • mammakisses
    mammakisses Posts: 604 Member
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    Great I'm happy that we have a good group. This will be fun!

    That great runs4wineblog!

    I'm leaving for the gym soon so I will let you guys know my results this afternoon.
  • Amyla30
    Amyla30 Posts: 15 Member
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    I did 5 mile in 15:00 min,!! thanks for motivation yesterday!!
  • GreekByMarriage
    GreekByMarriage Posts: 320 Member
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    So, I started doing my five miles this morning on the bike and I got SO discouraged! I was going pretty fast and increased the resistance, but my calories burn was MAYBE half of what I do on the ARC (elliptical). I went for about a half mile before I jumped off and went back to my regular cardio. How many calories do you guys burn on average on the bike?
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,449 Member
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    So, I started doing my five miles this morning on the bike and I got SO discouraged! I was going pretty fast and increased the resistance, but my calories burn was MAYBE half of what I do on the ARC (elliptical). I went for about a half mile before I jumped off and went back to my regular cardio. How many calories do you guys burn on average on the bike?

    I find the bike calorie burn pretty low. You definitely need to do intervals to make sure you are getting your heart rate up and burning extra calories (the biggest reason I skip it. Oh and cyclist thighs. :P I already have big quads!)
  • mammakisses
    mammakisses Posts: 604 Member
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    I did my 5 miles in 20.02 minutes and burned 163 calories.

    Way to go Amyla30 your in the lead!

    GreekByMarria did you enter your weight in the machine before your workout?
  • GreekByMarriage
    GreekByMarriage Posts: 320 Member
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    I did my 5 miles in 20.02 minutes and burned 163 calories.

    Way to go Amyla30 your in the lead!

    GreekByMarria did you enter your weight in the machine before your workout?

    Yes, I entered my weight.

    I seemed to average 10 calories in 2 minutes.... on the ARC, in 20 minutes I burn between 190-220 calories depending on how hard I work.
  • Runthismom
    Runthismom Posts: 49
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    5 miles in 18:08. WOOT!

    How many calories did you burn?

    454 I do believe!
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,449 Member
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    23:12 for me! First time on the bike in at least 2 years!
  • trijoe
    trijoe Posts: 729 Member
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    bumpety bump

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