Thread: Any science nerd here work out the work equivalence formula for incline vs. flat ?
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Old 08-19-22 | 05:22 PM
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From: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
Originally Posted by CheGiantForLife
Heart rate is maxed on hills
Flats barely any effect.
20 mins of hills is a lot harder than 15 miles of flats.
I'm in it for the fitness HIIT, not the pretty scenery or groceries
20 minutes of easy hills with a low gear is a lot easier than chasing faster riders on the flats for 15 miles. A lot easier.
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