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How accurate is the pedometer?

anjelyc23
anjelyc23 Posts: 15 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I bought a $10 pedometer yesterday from Target and I was just wondering if that was more accurate than what this website thinks you burn in calories. For example, I did the Live Zumba and the Zumba toning tonight and the pedometer said I burned 352.4 calories. (Actually it says kcal [not sure what that means]). But this website would say much higher.
Thoughts?

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  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    Is it a pedometer or a HRM?

    Either way, unless it has a chest strap and you entered all your personal data.. plus what you paid. I wouldn't think that it is that accurate.

    I could be wrong though... if anything, I wouldn't eat back all those calories.
  • anjelyc23
    anjelyc23 Posts: 15 Member
    That's kinda my thought too. I guess I'll just to invest in a good one. Thanks!
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