Orangetheory goers - How accurate is that calorie burn estimate for you?

thepetiterunner
thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So I recently joined an Orangetheory near my place and I've been keeping an eye on the estimated calorie burn and I'm wondering how accurate you've found it to be. I have my own HRM I use with my Garmin when I run and I usually have a hard time getting anywhere close to 600 cals/hour when I'm running (usually it's in the 350-450 range). Just wondering if it's the HIIT that's jacking up my caloric burn or if these are just WAY overestimating.

Thanks in advance!

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  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Hrm trickeration. HRMs aren't made to accurately measure intervals. It causes them to spike and give readings that are inaccurate (too high).
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    DavPul wrote: »
    Hrm trickeration. HRMs aren't made to accurately measure intervals. It causes them to spike and give readings that are inaccurate (too high).

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