"jmk" wrote in message
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On 9/18/2003 11:15 AM, determined wrote:
"jmk" wrote in message
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I am feeling a bit frustrated about getting information about calories
burned during exercise. The information that I have found varies
dramatically. I understand that one reason is that the intensity
varies
and so does the individual. In your opinion, what is a good/accurate
way of determining how many calories are burned during exercise? Heart
rate monitors?


There's no exact calculations... Depends on size, intensity, fitness
levels, etc. But rest assured, you don't need to know exactly how many
in
order to be successful. If you get 30-60 minutes of moderate cardio 3
or
more times per week, you are going to burn more calories than you
probably
were.

Well, I have been riding outside six days per week. It's just my indoor
routine is new to me and I don't know how many calories are burned in
step aerobics or spin class or on the eliptical trainer versus riding my
bike. Hey, on Saturday I rode 38 miles outside and averaged 16.2 mph.
That's pretty good for me. I usually average closer to 15.5 mph.

Fantastic bike ride! Do you ride the roads or trails? It's been perfect
bike weather around here but I spent the weekend working around the house
instead of riding my bike

Beverly



You just need to track how many calories you eat, how much exercise
you are doing and at what intensity, and track how quickly you lose
from
there. After a period of time, you'll get to know your body better,
and you
can make adjustments in how you eat and your exercise routine.

Right. I just want to have an idea of what my indoor activities are
versus my outdoor ones so that I can be a bit more proactive (rather
than just reacting to the scale).