Video: How many calories do you burn when cycling?
Many of us are trying to get into the best shape we can on the bike and calorie counting sometimes forms part of that. But how many calories do we burn in the saddle?
Spring is definitely in the air at the moment and the bright evenings and then the summer will be upon us in no time. And for many that means more cycling.
Whether you race, ride sportives or simply go out on the bike for exercise and leisure, most of us want to get into better shape.
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And because the summer is the main time for cycling and events, we have a timely video for you.
It seeks to outline how many calories we typically burn when cycling. And it also outlines ways to measure it.
This is by no means an exact science, as the clip by Global Cycling Network clearly outlines.
But there are rough guides in here about how many calories you could expect to burn on the bike.
And it outlines what factors you need to consider when trying to calculate your calorie burn rate.
Burning calories and how to count them