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How Much Excess Fat Converted to Muscle When Weight Remains Constant?

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Low estimate

iliveonnitro said:
Just an FYI, unless you are averaging 22mph, solo, on your 22mi ride, you aren't burning a ton of calories. Assuming an 18mph pace, you're probably burning about 400 calories.
Actually, 18 mph for a 275 lb rider is closer to 550 calories per hour. Not that the OP is likely able to ride that fast, but just for reference.
 
Don't believe it

ChrisMBianchi said:
I would like to know where your calculations are coming from. I did a 30 mile ride the other day with a 12 mph average and burned 1730 calories according to my Polar.
60 calories per mile? Not likely unless you were climbing the entire time. HRMs and other "inferred" calorie estimators are notoriously innacurate and tend to read 30-50% high. That sounds about what your Polar is doing.
 
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