Calories burned on stationary bike

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Showcats
Showcats Posts: 32
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I am a 48 yo female, 5'6", and 174 pounds. On my stationary bike computer I can input my weight. Yesterday I rode for 60 minutes (15.4 miles) at a light resistance and it said I burned 337 calories. Does this seem reasonable? I know everyone is different and a HRM is best, but a HRM is not accurate for me because I am on meds for migraines that lower my resting heart rate.

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  • Mdin1029
    Mdin1029 Posts: 456 Member
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    Sounds reasonable but on the high side.
  • bruinstar
    bruinstar Posts: 32 Member
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    Yes, that sounds reasonable for a light resistance.
  • IveLanded
    IveLanded Posts: 797 Member
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    Sounds about right! But yes you can get a HRM to check that.

    I go to spin classes three to four days a week and those are in the 400 range for 40-50 minutes. :)
  • Quigreen
    Quigreen Posts: 9 Member
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    It really depends on the effort and your weight. I go to spin 2 times a week now. I wear a heart rate monitor that tells my my calories burned by my weight and my heart rate after 60 minutes I usually burn between 500-1000 calories. But the high end is usually on the advanced nights when there is fewer recovery and very vigorous effort. I will go with what my heart monitor tells my over the machines. But they are usually very close.

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