So, I rode 2.1 miles at a beginning resistance setting (about 3) and it shows I burned only 12 calories. Can this be right? It is new, came today.
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I also think that's a bit low, but I think a lot depends on how hilly your programmed for. Been a while since I've used it and I don't remember much except that I would ride for about half and hour and depending on how difficult the program, the more calories. My half hour rides would get me about 200 calories! On another note, keep an eye on the batteries. Mine had a tendency to leak occasionally.
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I'd say that's low, but how much you burn also depends on how fast you were riding. I'd also make sure you're set for miles, not km (2.1 km is less distance than 2.1 miles).
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We have had the bike about 3 weeks. I am in terrible shape due some heart arrythmia problems so I have had to go slow. I am only doing 20 mins once a day at the lowest intensity but that is working for me for now. My husband is riding an hour 3 times a day at the lowest intensity and is satisfied with that cardio. We re both over 70 years old so don't know if that helps you or not!
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Yes. Calories is one of the items it monitors and shows on the screen. I've never ridden with it displayed, though. I usually have the 'clock' or 'distance' on display.
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I have the setting at a higher setting so you don't pedal as fast so I can burn more calories, but also because I can't pedal too fast when I'm actively working on my laptop. It does rock side to side to bit and is not made for "heavy" riding. Hope that helps.
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didn't you get them with the bike?there is a white piece of paper with the instructions on it.if you want,I can write them down for you.first you have to put in a 9 volt battery in the little door.the monitor will turn on when the wheel is in motion.or by pressing the button.if there is no signal for 4 min.,the power will turn off automatically.the monitor will keep the values of Time,Distance,Calories,Odometer,andPulse until the values have been cleared or reset.**if you press any key for 2 seconds,all the values will reset to zero,except Odometer Auto scan./reset. Everytime i go on the bike i press the button down,it will first read 5-8's across the board,then turn to 5-0's.keep both your hands around the handle bars on the piece of metal on each bar.if you don't your pulse won't show.i hope I helped you and didn't confuse you instead.it would be easier to show you. To get the instructions,i don't know.i wish I could send you a copy.it is really not difficult.you can contact me again if you need to.
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For your second question, I've used it when my power was out, and although it did move, I wasn't able to increase the resistance, view calories burned, and view all the other features that I've grown accustomed to seeing. So to answer your question, yes you can use it, but without being able to increase the resistance your workout won't be as effective. Sorry
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Sorry, dear, I didn't say anything about 2 miles. I said it gave me a back ache and I tried to return it but she wouldn't take it back even tho she had a disclaimer such as: "this isn't for everybody." So I sold mine. It looks like a good workout, if you can stand it!
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well i bought a shimano next mountain bike from someone, and i don't know if it was my weight or bike, but the back part that guides the chain as you chain gears bent and broke the spokes, so now i am in the same boat. I only weight 230, and i have lost weight, but walking hurts my knees and feet, so i am wanting to ride to get more of a cardio work out. any suggestions?
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If it is not broke you just turn it to the right one number at a time. It may be very tight. Mine was tight and I just loosened it up a bit. It will turn easily and feels like it wo't turn but it will. Just turn it to 2 and ride it to see if the adjustment was made. I ride at 3 most of the time unless I am training for a race then I ride on 4. I am 66 so I am not into making my legs that much stronger. It may be broke but I doubt it if it is new. I love my unit and I have over 5,000 miles on it.
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Its in the paper that came with the watch. Basically through your workout , take your pulse. I usually do every 5 minutes. When you are done, press stop on "exercise" feature. Then press the button on the right for 2 seconds until little bars show up on watch. 5 bars. Lowest to tallest represents how hard you worked out. I do insanity and t25 so I keep clicking the right button BC is difficult. Then watch calculates your calories burned. Does this make sense? Hope it helps!!
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While it is a reasonable workout (I use over 200 calories in 40 minutes), it is only part of a weight loss program. It goes well with a portion control type of diet. I absolutely LOVE this bike.
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i doubt anything about this machine is correct. It started making a knocking noise about a month in and i didn't have the cycles to get after it. That was about a year ago of course..Going hard for 15 minutes shows 1 mile and about 87 calories for what thats worth. Sure seems like more than a mile. Im guessing some internal sensor broke off and that may be part of it. It quit making that awful knocking sound which is part of why i never got after fixing it, but like i said, i doubt anything is accurate. Amazon put a hold on actually selling these things for a while. Too bad because it seemed like a good unit (in theory).. i doubt anything about this machine is correct. It started making a knocking noise about a month in and i didn't have the cycles to get after it. That was about a year ago of course..Going hard for 15 minutes shows 1 mile and about 87 calories for what thats worth. Sure seems like more than a mile. Im guessing some internal sensor broke off and that may be part of it. It quit making that awful knocking sound which is part of why i never got after fixing it, but like i said, i doubt anything is accurate. Amazon put a hold on actually selling these things for a while. Too bad because it... » Read More i doubt anything about this machine is correct. It started making a knocking noise about a month in and i didn't have the cycles to get after it. That was about a year ago of course..Going hard for 15 minutes shows 1 mile and about 87 calories for what thats worth. Sure seems like more than a mile. Im guessing some internal sensor broke off and that may be part of it. It quit making that awful knocking sound which is part of why i never got after fixing it, but like i said, i doubt anything is accurate. Amazon put a hold on actually selling these things for a while. Too bad because it seemed like a good unit (in theory).. « Show Less
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I would like to answer your question, but I have since moved on to a stationary bike and the weight really has come off. I find the bike has been more effective for me and I am thankful I get more out of my exercise time with the bike.
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I ride my bike a lot and just got the fuel band. To track what I have done on my bike, I use the nike+ Running app thats free and out for IOS and Android. The running app calculates nikefuel during the run and once the run is complete, they all sync up together. That's my work around. I will try the ankle thing and see how that goes.
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Thanks for the feedback, I finally did buy the Exerpeutic with the rolling lifetime table and you're right, it perfect. I have it setup in front of my 40" Sony and the laptop is monitored to the big screen, and it works great.. I think I may still need a gel cushion for the seat (due to being on it almost the full 8 hour day). and yes at simple cruising speed it appears (according to the computer) I'm knocking off over 2000 calories per day. Even if the computer isn't accurate, hell , I'm happy with half of that.
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Make sure it is plugged in. start pedaling. push the button on the lower left to begin a new workout. if you are continuing a previous ride then push the button on the top left. If you want more tension push the button on the right marked up or down- next to the tension display - until you reach the one you are comfortable with. You can also set it up specifically for which kind of workout you want to do. Its an awesome bike. Very quiet.
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Oh. I've been riding 30-40 minutes twice a day. In the morning I read/respond to email and drink my morning coffee and in the evening I read student submissions and web articles. The computer may be off [I have no way of testing it], but the timer is close to what the stopwatch on my watch says, and if the rest [speed, distance, calories] is within 10% of accurate that's fine with me. I think that they are close though.