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Old 08-19-12 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Mithrandir
HRM-based calculations won't work for me. I'm on blood pressure meds that dramatically lower my heart rate (I'm trying to convince my doctor that I don't need them. My blood pressure at home is almost always near 120/70, but spikes up to 160+/90+ at the clinic. I have no idea), so it usually says I'm burning 200-300 calories an hour, which is much lower than what I deem realistic (500-800/hr).


... I need a power meter.
Some ammo: http://www.slate.com/articles/health...th.single.html
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