How does MFP classify slow, moderate, vigorous

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hypodonthaveme
hypodonthaveme Posts: 215 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
What does MFP classify as slow, moderate, vigorous for an exercise bike? I have been putting moderate and I average 12-14mph. Is that about right?

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  • CyberTone
    CyberTone Posts: 7,337 Member
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    The Compendium of Physical Activities, which MFP uses as a basis for their pre-loaded activities, provides ranges of energy output in Watt ranges.

    https://sites.google.com/site/compendiumofphysicalactivities/Activity-Categories/conditioning-exercise

    If you are you using the pre-loaded MFP activities for "Stationary bike," you may have to choose which activity comes closest to your perceived intensity if the equipment does not provide a readout of the energy expended. If you have to guess, it is best to choose one, log that for a few weeks, and adjust your eat back percentage of Calories earned based on actual weight change results.
  • hypodonthaveme
    hypodonthaveme Posts: 215 Member
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    Thank you for the reply and the link.

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