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About calculated calories

Former Member over 9 years ago

Have a Forerunner 210. Yesterday I made ~45 kilometers on bike. When I upload the activity I change the type to ciclism. But the calories remain the same.
The calculated calores are not re-calculated when I made the change.

Is is something known?, how do I set the forerruner to make a bike activity?

0 Former Member over 9 years ago

I have the same issue.

The calories is the same as if i ran, that can't be correct.

0 Former Member over 9 years ago

ForeRunner 210 calories

Just resurrecting this thread.

The FR210 only supports Running and "Fitness Equipment". Calorie calculation will be based on activity, plus activity level, plus bursts (not average), etc.

I find for Fitness Equipment with power, this shows up on Connect about 17% higher than Strava.
I don't use the FR210 for bike rides, because I have speed, candence, and power.
My Edge 500 on a bike with power is about 37% higher than Strava.
I just moved to an Edge 520, so we'll see if its VO2max calcs adjust this any.

It's hard to tell which is correct. I generally burn 700-1800 on a ride, so the difference might be 500kcal. My metabolism just shifts to whichever amount I eat, though I definitely feel better and have more endurance/power if I eat for the higher number.