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Bit higher than that: > The efficiency of human muscle has been measured (in the context of rowing and cycling) at 18% to 26%. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M
by andreareina 5y ago
Bit higher than that:
> The efficiency of human muscle has been measured (in the context of rowing and cycling) at 18% to 26%.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle#Efficiency https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle#Efficiency
- gruez 5y agoDoes that include inefficiencies in digestion?
- andreareina 5y agoYup. From the same section: > This low efficiency is the result of about 40% efficiency of generating ATP from food energy, losses in converting energy from ATP into mechanical work inside the muscle, and mechanical losses inside the body