KCAL/HR (kilocalories per hour) is displayed on Screen 3 of the BODY BIKE Connect console and Screen 2 of the BODY BIKE Performance console. It shows your current workout intensity and estimates the number of kilocalories you would burn if you maintained that intensity for one hour.
BODY BIKE Connect calculate calories based on your weight and watt measurement, which provides a more accurate result than heart rate alone. This is because heart rate can be influenced by external factors like room temperature and caffeine. Wattage is converted into oxygen consumption, and higher intensity leads to more oxygen use, which results in greater calorie burn. This method is universally applicable, regardless of gender or age, and is validated by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the leading authority in exercise science.