Originally Posted by
makeinu
What is most efficient when generating a constant power input to the pedals might not necessarily be the most efficient in terms of the total energy delivered to the pedals.
On the Lifecycles in my gym the power measurement seems to be averaged. That's actually a good thing because trying to maintain a constant power output over a pedal cycle would be kind of challenging. As an averaged measurement it is a good indicator of the total energy delivered to the pedals.