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Number of calories burned in exercise database changes

PippiNe
Posts: 283 Member
I have saved a few of my regular exercises in the database. Within the label of the exercise I have recorded my weight, Vo2 Max, length of workout and the net calorie burn (as it was calculated using the Heart Rate Based Calorie Burn Calculator on the Shapesense website).
My question is this: Why does MFP assign a different number to the calories burned when I type in the same length of workout: For example, when I go to add exercise, this is what I see:
NMTZ (VO2 Max 35 125 lbs 42min=354 net) Minutes: 42 Calories: 343
The "Calories" should be set at 354 for a 42 minute workout, but MFP gives it 343. Does MFP automatically adjust the calorie burn for the weight loss you track? (I am 2 lbs lighter now than when I calculated this) or is this simply a glitch. Any ideas????
My question is this: Why does MFP assign a different number to the calories burned when I type in the same length of workout: For example, when I go to add exercise, this is what I see:
NMTZ (VO2 Max 35 125 lbs 42min=354 net) Minutes: 42 Calories: 343
The "Calories" should be set at 354 for a 42 minute workout, but MFP gives it 343. Does MFP automatically adjust the calorie burn for the weight loss you track? (I am 2 lbs lighter now than when I calculated this) or is this simply a glitch. Any ideas????
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pretty sure it takes into account your weight, not 100% though0
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pretty sure it takes into account your weight, not 100% though
This may be it. As you drop weight it will most probably factor the weight difference for you - it does for the MFP exercises.0 -
pretty sure it takes into account your weight, not 100% though
This may be it. As you drop weight it will most probably factor the weight difference for you - it does for the MFP exercises.
It is definitely it.
I made my own entry for my swimming. I have been increasing my weight because I am pregnant and my calories forthe same time have increased as well.0 -
OK, thanks guys! You're the best! I'll just leave it as MFP tells me the burn is.0
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