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Calories burned during exercise
On 18 Sep 2003 13:40:02 GMT, Ignoramus20984
wrote: caloriesperhour.com is excellent. one of the best diet related sites around. The numbers also seem very trustworthy. I agree. I have had great success using it, and Calorie King, to manage my calorie balance, for over two years. -- ¤bicker¤ "It is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." - Carl Sagan People are, of course, welcome to place whatever irrelevant limitations on their ability to enjoy something that they wish. |
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On 9/20/2003 2:17 PM, bicker 2003 wrote:
On 18 Sep 2003 13:40:02 GMT, Ignoramus20984 wrote: caloriesperhour.com is excellent. one of the best diet related sites around. The numbers also seem very trustworthy. I agree. I have had great success using it, and Calorie King, to manage my calorie balance, for over two years. Thanks for the tip! Actually, BalanceLog isn't that far off from what caloriesperhour.com lists. The website has additional items though and that is helpful :-) |
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On 9/18/2003 11:15 AM, determined wrote: "jmk" wrote in message ... 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. 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). |
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"jmk" wrote in message ... On 9/18/2003 11:15 AM, determined wrote: "jmk" wrote in message ... 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). |
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On 9/22/2003 9:54 AM, Beverly wrote: 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? Roads. I don't currently own a mountain bike. In fact, I may upgrade my road bike before getting a mountain bike. It's been perfect bike weather around here but I spent the weekend working around the house instead of riding my bike Beverly |
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There is a "scientific" method - but it's a little involved. First,
find out your pulse rate when walking a 15 minute mile. If your weight is around 150 pounds walking/jogging a mile should be about 100 calories. My pulse at 4 mph is 95, I then know exercise at a 95 pulse rate = 100 calories every 15 minutes. At 5 mph my pulse is 115 - that's 100 calories/12 minutes. At 6 mph my pulse is 135 - 100 calories/10 minutes. This method should be more accurate than the machines at the gym which are notorius for exaggerating your calories burned - exception - the treadmills are generally more accurate in that regard. jmk wrote in message ... 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? Of course, exercise is good for many reasons. Stress reduction, toning, general well being. :-) Thanks! |
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