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alibeany
alibeany Posts: 42 Member
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Hi, can anyone help me? I've noticed the calorie counter on Runkeeper counts a lower amount of calories than MFP. which is correct?

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  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member
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    neither most likely. I'd choose the lower, but from my personal experience, a mile walked or run is about 100cals burned. It's quite dependent on speed, age, weight, height, elevation, etc.
  • aprilgicker
    aprilgicker Posts: 395 Member
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    That is a good question. I am bumping for reference.
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,798 Member
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    i don't think MFP is accurate either, i would suggest a HRM..best of luck
  • aisth00j
    aisth00j Posts: 15 Member
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    Hello, Is this to track the calories you have burnt from exercising? My Runkeeper is more accurate for me as its tracks my pace accurately. However you need your correct weight in hte Runkeeper app to make sure this is reliable,
  • 27strange
    27strange Posts: 837 Member
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    Getting a heart rate monitor (watch with chest strap) is the best way to know for sure. Look at the Polar FT4 or FT7 heart rate monitors, they get lots of good feedback on this forum.
  • alibeany
    alibeany Posts: 42 Member
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    thankyou- thats really helpful- and means what i've been doing is correct!!
  • aisth00j
    aisth00j Posts: 15 Member
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    Agree with Jennw10 on a mile is usually approx 100 cals x

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