How to rate Spinning class

kevinjbrown

I'm wondering how to enter a Spinning class (my gym actually calls it 'CycleFit') as exercise in MFP. I see categories for Stationary Bike Light to Very Intense levels. Which do you suggest? The class is 60 minutes long and is pretty tough. Thanks!

BrianSharpe

Best bet is to wear a heart rate monitor and use the numbers it gives you.

I'm just about your age and can easily burn 600 cal in an hour in my tri club's spinning session.

knqtm104

i do a spin class for 45mins and i wear my hrm. i burn anywhere between 850-1000 cals. depending on how much effort i put into my class. i try to keep my heart rate as high as i can which helps me burn more cals. i love my hrm and would rec. everyone to buy one.

dynamicwon

I agree to be accurate on calories burned you need an HRM. An example is spinning depending on the instructor I burn anywhere from 400 - 600 calories in an hour class.

jakj00

I weara hrm and I usually burn about 450 in a 45 minute class...when I spin on my own I rack up more calories...the hrm is the best way to know!

kevinjbrown

There is probably a topic on this, but what HRM do you guys recommend?