Peloton Confidentially Files Statement for Proposed IPO

Re:Peloton Confidentially Files Statement for Proposed IPO by mrguyorama on Wednesday June 05, 2019 @01:08PM (#20106595)

>I just got a $400 Oculus Quest and burned 1900 calories playing Beat Saber

That's an absurd claim by your apple watch. An hour of expert level beat saber is closer to 360 calories.

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Re:Peloton Confidentially Files Statement for Proposed IPO by wlesieutre on Wednesday June 05, 2019 @01:27PM (#20106851)

I have a hunch that it's overestimating because you wave your arms around a lot, but 360 seems like an underestimate. Average heart rate in 70% to 80% range, and I'll have higher than average calorie expenditure because I'm overweight.

EDIT - did a comparison against Runner's World's calorie burn calculator, and the calories/hour burn rate lines up with a leisurely 11:30 minutes/mile pace based on my weight.

It honestly seems about right.

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Re:Peloton Confidentially Files Statement for Proposed IPO by corey_moncure on Wednesday June 05, 2019 @08:25PM (#20110416)

https://vrhealth.institute/portfolio/beat-saber/

This source puts 6 Kcal/min on the low end of the range for an idealized 60 Kg individual, but your estimate is close.

tl:dr; 6-8 Kcal/min (360-480 Kcal/hour) for a 60 Kg individual

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