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Calories on MFP VS Calories on the Treadmill

lmh437
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Hi!
So I've noticed a discrepancy between the amount of calories MFP says I burn after running and what the treadmill says. I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on why that might be? MFP typically says I burn around 300 each time I run, while the treadmill says closer to 500. Which one is more accurate?
Thanks!
So I've noticed a discrepancy between the amount of calories MFP says I burn after running and what the treadmill says. I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on why that might be? MFP typically says I burn around 300 each time I run, while the treadmill says closer to 500. Which one is more accurate?
Thanks!
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I would go with the lower of the two. Both of them are estimates but the treadmill is probably more accurate.0
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If you enter your weight into the treadmill, I'd trust the treadmill. If not, I'd always choose the lower number and assume more conservative burns.0
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