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I am for cycling. But I assumed per a previous comment that the calories for cycling were for "bike riders" not cyclists. When i ran more I also knew its run estimates were pretty high and i would lower those manually. But, I've recently started other exercises like walking, yoga, sculling and am finding that *everything*…

Yes...I own 5 bikes. But averaging 17-18/if the ride is flattish is not particularly fast for the average cyclist. But you are missing the point...its all exercise estimates. Even walking is over estimated by over 50%. Most estimates are using gross, not net calories. Clearly you love this app. (And I like it too ..) But…

Ave speed and mileage. So sorry about auto correct.

Not sure what you are implying but whatever. Pretty sure I can get ave soloed from a cyclometer and Mike age from a map... To those who exercise a lot as part of your program: - you can't use calorie estimates on this app...they are all *really* high.

Uh...yeah... ?????

My average workout is off by 900 calories. Just walking is off by 40-50 calories per mile.

Every major category is high. So just a word of caution to those where exercise is a big part of your plan. This app will tell me I expend 2,100 calories for a two hour ride at 16-20 mph. But I know my ave watts which is the most accurate way convert to calories and I'm actually expending closer to 1,200 calories. Walking…

I'm not talking about MFP is that's irrelevant. I'm talking just about the exercise estimates. I put in very sedentary as my base since my job is sedentary. But i exercise a lot. And every calorie burn estimate on this app significantly over estimates calories burned. I've researched every major category I do typically and…

If exercise is part of your program, dont use MFP estimates of calorie burn. 90% of them are gross calorie burn and you need net burn. Just a heads up. It over estimates calorie burn considerably.

Sorry for the auto correct typos!

I don't contribute much here but I swim about 3x/week typically shooting for 3-3.5k yards. I do lots if sets. So today I did 300 warm up, 200 drill, 100 Fast, 50 easy, 1x500 fast, 50 easy, 6x200 medium (30 sec rest between each 200, 100 easy, 3x100 IM, 100 easy, 2x100 fast, 200 cool down. But there are lots if sets you can…

I use a free app called Sworkit, choose strength training then Core. It integrates with this if you want it to. I really like it. I do 10 min 3x/week. You can choose any length of time. Don't need any equipment. I'm a dad of three and wife had abdominal muscle tears after #3. Might want to get that checked out if you have…

I've found this to be accurate if you don't have a power meter. [ { (.6309 x Ave HR) + (age x .2017) + (.09036 x weight (lb)) -55.0969 } x time (min) ] x (% HR is of max HR) Obviously long but no biggie if you have a spreadsheet. I find it gets me numbers roughly equal to the power calc. Useful if you dont have a power…

I think anyone who uses the word "cardio" is disposed to not liking it because it means you are likely on some gym machine. But it's good for calorie deficits if you want to lose weight. And it's really good for heart health and possibly your brain health. I went to a lecture on this that made the case there are 4 "types"…

Continuing...in addition to making sure this #s are accurate...i also get super hungry the day after a long ride. I find that a low intensity workout (I run...but will run SUPER slow pace) for 60 min helps both in terms of being able to eat more and in terms of controlling hunger. My long ride right now is only 50 miles or…

Hi, So I'm an ex (pretty competitive) triathlete but these days an avid rider with a fun riding group. My goals are less lofty (have fun and beat my friends up the hills) but I'm training about 9 to 10 hours per week. I am losing weight right now because my cycle group keeps getting faster. In amy case, I am using MFP to…

I actually have a really nice garmin. But I hate wearing it. I also ride with no bike computer (but it's a really, really nice road bike). Basically I'm a luddite. I can deal with estimates as long as I can effectively identify how much its off. It just took me a while to realize the run estimates are about 20-30% too…

Ok. Thanks. Helpful. My plan was to just take 20% off distance.

That's approximately what i got in research. The app gives me 20 to 25% more at the per mile pace and time. Tx

Here's one that's a little different. MORE fat. I started tracking what I eat and I was told to increase my fat intake. Obviously want good fats...almonds and avocados etc. Losing weight on track now and it's a lot easier because I'm not starving all the time. Low fat diet = pain. Put some good fat in your diet and it's a…