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Question from a Newbie

RebeccaRobinson2
RebeccaRobinson2 Posts: 7 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
my iPhone counts my steps each day. So, is it better not to track my actual exercise--treadmill, etc on my phone as well?

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  • martinel2099
    martinel2099 Posts: 899 Member
    If you recorded both it would be a double entry, I'd recommend only recording steps on the pedometer separately from exercise done on the treadmill. Be careful with eating back exercise calories from cardio equipment. My personal preference is to work at my target heart rate (to ensure I'm working at appropriate intensity for me) then take the MFP calorie estimate for calories burnt and reduce by 25%.

    To each their own, consistency is the key.
  • RebeccaRobinson2
    RebeccaRobinson2 Posts: 7 Member
    Ty
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