Most accurate way to calculate calories burned?

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stephinator1986
stephinator1986 Posts: 13
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I'm sure this topic has come up before but I'm unable to find a definitive answer...

What is the most accurate way to calculate calories burned?

For example, when I go jogging my Nike + app will give an estimate that is significantly lower (about 20%) than the estimate given by MFP for a very similar activity.

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  • Hananiah
    Hananiah Posts: 128 Member
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    I recommend a heart rate monitor with a chest strap. Polar is the brand I use/prefer. Some of the models even calculate the calories burned.
  • gothicprophet
    gothicprophet Posts: 189
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    This topic comes up all the time. :D

    The most accurate way that I've seen to calculate your burned calories is with a heart-rate monitor (HRM) with chest strap.\


    Edit: Hananiah beat me to it. :P
  • SeasideOasis
    SeasideOasis Posts: 1,057 Member
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    Hands down......HRM WITH CHEST STRAP! MFP calorie burns are just estimates.

    EDIT: In addition, the better shape you're in, you'll find your calorie burns to be smaller as your body is working more efficiently. When I started playing tennis around, it was nothing to burn 1500+ calories in two hours of playing. Now, I'm just to reach 1200 in 2 hours weeks later now that Im in much better shape.
  • stephinator1986
    stephinator1986 Posts: 13
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    Thanks for the information! That definitely helps.

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