how do we know how many calories we burn?

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hahahollylol
hahahollylol Posts: 160 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
How do we know how many calories we are burning while working out? I've heard others mention something about a heart rate monitor.....is that an accurate what to tell? What do you recommend?

thanks

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  • thirtyby40
    thirtyby40 Posts: 702 Member
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    I bought a heart rate monitor and was blown away the difference in what machines think you burn and what I was actually burning (it was about half). I would recommend an HRM for sure. It is a great tool if you are like me and want to lose weight but be able to eat with confidence that you are within your range.
  • hahahollylol
    hahahollylol Posts: 160 Member
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    thanks! =)
  • CobraBubbles
    CobraBubbles Posts: 60
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    I recommend checking out Polar HRMs. They are pretty much the industry standard. I recently picked up the FT4; $89.99, very affordable and one of the best things I have ever purchased myself!

    Make sure to get one with a chest strap; the ones that are solely wrist watches are not reliable. Polar HRMs have a wristwatch so that you can read them while working out, but the chest strap has a device that transmits the info to your watch. :)

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