Question

The Peloton spin cycle is an upscale stationary bike that you can purchase to use in your home. It features a 22-inch sweat-proof screen, where the rider interacts with a live instructor, effectively recreating a studio spin class at home. The Peloton is great for improving cardiovascular fitness. If the Peloton instructor maintains an average power output of 435 W for 30.0 minutes, how many Calories does the instructor burn during this time?

Answer 1

To calculate the number of calories burned, multiply the power output (in watts) by the time (in hours). The instructor burns 217.5 Calories during this time.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the number of calories burned, we need to use the formula: calories burned = power output (in watts) x time (in hours)

Given that the Peloton instructor maintains an average power output of 435 W for 30.0 minutes, we need to convert the time to hours: 30.0 minutes = 30.0 / 60 = 0.5 hours.

Now we can calculate the calories burned: calories burned = 435 W x 0.5 hours = 217.5 Calories.