calories burned (each calculator gives a different number)!!

hpsnickers1

I swear, each calories burned calculator I have tried has given me a different number for the same thing. And all of these are different than what my pedometer shows and my treadmill shows. My treadmill is just basic so I don't trust those numbers. My weight goes into my pedometer but that is going by the number of steps.

I don't know what to input anymore (30 minutes at 3.5 mph).

Plus I do Treadmill intervals so that makes it even harder. I'm so confused!

cjegger

Those are all just estimates. To get a correct count of what YOU are burning, you must use a heart rate monitor.

End6ame

They are all just estimates and based upon the formulas they use and assumptions they make they will all be different. You best best is to get a good HRM and use that to calculate your calories burned. The most important part is just to use a consistent source.

hpsnickers1

Thanks! I was actually planning on doing that since I've been hearing a lot about them.

willimh

It is a must that you make an investment into a device so that you can get the proper reading. I have found MFP to be close in #'s with my bobybugg. For my walking the 4.0 mph puts me more close to the right # of calories burned.

cjegger

I use a Polar FT4 (I think), and it is great and not near as pricey as a BodyBugg

tkain

I use a Polar F6 and I love it.!! It is worth the investment!