Most accurate way to calculate calories burned?

stephinator1986

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.

Hananiah

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

This topic comes up all the time.

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

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

Thanks for the information! That definitely helps.