biking ...how fast??

mrsjennifermaffei
mrsjennifermaffei Posts: 469
edited November 10 in Fitness and Exercise
I have a stationary and I'm beginning to think my bikes mph is off because when I'm going 10mph it isn't light like mfp says. I'm hauling *kitten*, my feet can barely stay on the bike. If someone can go faster than that they might be flying or using magic lol.

I am going to use my HRM for the first time tonight so I guess thats what the real important thing is but still, is mine off when I am going that fast or do you think I'm going slower than I think I am?

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  • garyjwood
    garyjwood Posts: 5
    On a stationary bike you're always going 0mph :-)

    Any other calculation is a guess based on RPM and an assumed wheel circumference. Heart rate is a more important measure of cardio output (your HRM will use it to estimate calories burned).

    You can use the bike's reported speed as a relative measure -- 10mph is half as fast as 20mph -- but don't take it too seriously.
  • Ke22yB
    Ke22yB Posts: 969 Member
    I have an evolution from schwin and it measures rpm not mph I average about 55 rpm for 30 minutes able to keep feet on pedals HR about 130 bpm calories burned about 285
  • Matt_Wild
    Matt_Wild Posts: 2,673 Member
    Best rate for fat loss is between 110-130bpm. No need to go hell for leather. Stick yourself in front of the tv or console or grab a laptop and surf away. Any faster is more CV work and less fat burning...
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