Heart Rate Monitors again....

Krohnie
Krohnie Posts: 286 Member
edited September 30 in Fitness and Exercise
I am thinking of getting a HRM, but is there a way on this website to just enter the calories burned, like you can quick enter the calories eaten for food? Would I be able to get a good estimate of actual calories burned while working out? I just feel like the calories listed on this website for exercise seem kind of high for me. Thanks...

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  • deemuffie
    deemuffie Posts: 14 Member
    I totally know what you mean...I also felt they were high...I wanted to know exactly what I was burning..I got on overstock and got a heart rate monitor...I love it..Now I know...It was a good investment for me.. Hope that helps u....
  • Krohnie
    Krohnie Posts: 286 Member
    do you just use the calories burned as listed on the HRM? Can you enter that on the website?
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    Yea there is.. when you go to enter it in, just enter you're time and then delete what ever calorie count MFP gives you and put in your HRM calories.

    If you do decide to get an HRM, I recommend a Polar. They are pretty accurate when it comes to calorie count and very easy to use/set up.
  • jaeone
    jaeone Posts: 649 Member
    I have the same questions! Are the heart rate monitors without the chest belt as accurate?
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    I have the same questions! Are the heart rate monitors without the chest belt as accurate?

    No they are not. You need a chest strap in order to get an accurate calorie count. You also need an HRM that lets you input all info(age, sex, weight, height and Vo2Max if it has that feature).

    I'll post an article in a minute that will answer all of your questions.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-21472
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