Use this rough guide to hit your calorie target:
A common rule of thumb is that if you maintain 90 RPM, you will burn roughly 1 calorie per minute for every level of resistance (e.g., Level 12 at 90 RPM ≈ 12 calories/minute). navy prt bike calories chart
Ensure your leg is nearly straight at the bottom of the pedal stroke. This maximizes power and prevents knee fatigue. Use this rough guide to hit your calorie
The goal is not to ride a specific distance (though distance is tracked), but to burn a specific number of calories within that 12-minute window. The number of calories you burn determines your score, which is categorized into the standard Navy tiers: Outstanding, Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, and Failure. The goal is not to ride a specific
Note: These are estimates. Your exact calorie requirement is calculated via the MyNavy Portal PFA Calculator or the official PRIMS system .
The following chart reflects the to achieve the "Probationary" (Satisfactory Medium) level. However, to be competitive for advancement (EP/MP evals), you need to aim for the "Excellent" or "Outstanding" columns.