Free Calorie Calculator Software
Accurate Calorie Calculation is Difficult
Accurate determination of calories burned can only be accomplished by individual physiological testing.
Ergometers Measure Power
The next best thing is to use an ergometer. Beware, some bikes incorrectly claim to be ergometers but they do not measure power. Real ergometers measure how much power is put into pedaling the bike. This is needed for a reasonably accurate estimate of calories burned. For a more accurate calorie calculation, you would need to take into account the physical properties of the person using the bike. Many ergometers don't do this.
Pedal Exercisers and Calories
Measuring power is expensive. Adding this capability to a pedal exerciser would raise its cost by hundreds of dollars. Because of this, the calories burned estimates can be off by a factor of 10. The calorie numbers on the display are only close if the resistance is set to maximum. This is true for all pedal exercisers, including the MagneTrainer.
Our Solution
We have devised a software program that effectively turns the MagneTrainer into an ergometer. In addition, this program takes into account physical properties of the person using the bike.
How does it Work?
We calibrate our bikes at the factory. Because of this we can determine the power is put into pedaling the bike by the adjustment dial position and the pedal speed. We include your gender, height, weight and age in the calorie calculation to improve its accuracy.
Where Can I Get the Free Calorie Calculator?
The calorie calculator is part of the free FitXF software program.
You can download the FitXF setup program here.
Just run the setup program to install the FitXF software.
Using the Calculator
After the software is installed, the FitXF icon will be visible on your taskbar. To access the calculator,- Click on the FitXF icon to open the FitXF window,
- Then click on the Calculate Calories button to open the calculator.
- Then click on the Help button to learn how to use the calculator. It's pretty simple to use.
"I am immensely pleased with both the build quality and the resistance. This will provide good solid exercise when couch-bound. Great for those of us who don't like to go out in the cold and/or have small apartments."
-T Good