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How many calories do I really burn?

fatcity66
fatcity66 Posts: 1,544 Member
edited February 22 in Fitness and Exercise
Everyone says that MFP and machines greatly overestimate your calorie burn.
So, how do you find out how many calories you are actually burning through exercise without an HRM?
I know it will never be exact, but do any sites give a better approximation?
I won't be buying an HRM any time soon. Last time I did, it cost me over $100 and broke after a year. Frankly, money is tight right now, and I'd rather spend it on other things!

Thanks.

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  • SweeDecadence92
    SweeDecadence92 Posts: 218 Member
    Heart rate monitor is the only way to get a reasonable estimate.
  • Phoenix__Rising
    Phoenix__Rising Posts: 9,981 Member
    I've read even Hrm aren't always accurate. I would guess the burn rate
    here at mfp is 75-80% what is calculates. I believe most ppl
    only eat ½ the burned cals back because of this.
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