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Why is WATT measurement more useful than heart rate?

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Watt is a more reliable measure of your performance compared to heart rate. While heart rate reflects how your body feels and can be influenced by various factors like room temperature, time of day, stress, and caffeine, wattage directly measures your actual effort. Watt responds instantly to changes in your effort, allowing you to track your progress more accurately.

As your physical condition improves, you’ll be able to produce more wattage at the same heart rate, enabling you to monitor your progress effectively. To optimize your workouts, consider taking a watt level test on the BODY BIKE Connect or a FTP test in the BODY BIKE App. This test will determine your watt level and relative VO2 max, helping you plan your exercise regimen to achieve your fitness goals efficiently, without overexerting or underperforming.Workout smarter, not harder. For more information on how to exercise using watt, see BODY BIKE’s guidelines.

What is WATT?

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Scientifically, 1 watt is defined as the rate at which work is done when an object’s velocity is maintained at one meter per second against a constant opposing force of 1 Newton. In practical terms, wattage measures how hard you are working on the bike.

Watt is often referred to as your power output, reflecting the power you apply to the pedals. It depends on two factors: the resistance of the flywheel (the opposing force you overcome) and your pedaling speed (the flywheel’s angular velocity). This means you can achieve the same wattage by either pedaling fast with low resistance or pedaling slower with higher resistance. For more on why exercising with watt is beneficial, see BODY BIKE’s five reasons to exercise with watt.

What is the difference between Spinning, BODYBIKING, RPM, and Indoor Cycling?

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The terms “spinning,” “bodybiking,” “RPM,” and “indoor cycling” depend on the type of bike, instructor, and training program you use.

Since 1992, “Spinning” has been a registered trademark and refers specifically to the products, bikes, and programs offered by the trademark holder. To use the term “spinning,” you must be certified by them, use their bikes, and obtain their permission.

Other companies have their own trademarks for indoor cycling activities. For example, Les Mills owns the trademark “RPM,” which stands for “Raw Power in Motion.” They define RPM as an indoor cycling workout synchronized to powerful music.

Ultimately, the terminology you use—whether “spinning,” “bodybiking,” “RPM,” or “indoor cycling”—depends on the brand and program. However, despite the different names, the fundamental activity remains the same.

What is FTP and Sweet Spot?

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FTP stands for Functional Threshold Power, which represents the maximum wattage you can sustain consistently for one hour. In the BODY BIKE Indoor Cycling app, you can perform a VO2 max test that calculates your FTP.

For most people, the ideal training zone, often called the “sweet spot,” is around 85-95% of your FTP. In this zone, you can maintain exercise for an extended period without burning out.

If you haven’t taken the test yet but would still like to enter an estimated FTP value in your app, the app can calculate it for you in the “Personal settings” or you can use the “Find your FTP“ table to input an approximate value.