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Does anyone know?

marelthu
marelthu Posts: 184 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
When I use the elliptical trainer in my building for 25 minutes it says I burned 160 calories. But when I enter that time in MFP it says I burned 400ish. How is that possible?

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  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    MFP greatly exaggerates exercise calories. I would go with the lower number and even that might be high but at least it is a lot more realistic.
  • marelthu
    marelthu Posts: 184 Member
    Yes I agree. There's no way I burned 400 calories. I'll use the lower number. I can't help thinking that's a bit high too. Thanks for answering.
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