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HRM app vs MFP estimates

brokenlogic18
brokenlogic18 Posts: 16 Member
edited February 6 in Fitness and Exercise
Today I tried out the Instant Heart Rate app. I know it won't be as accurate as a proper heart rate monitor but I was wondering which would be more accurate for calorie burn, the app or MFP's database.

I ask because, the HRM app is saying I'm burning more calories than MFP is so I'd love to input those calorie figures, but I want to be accurate and not cheat myself.

Any ideas?

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  • jenns1964
    jenns1964 Posts: 384 Member
    I have An HRM with chest strap. MFP is sometimes more than double what the HRM reads. I never use MFP numbers!
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