Calories Burned - MFP vs Reading

jwallace84

Hello,

Which calorie counter do you all tend to follow when working out? What is on here in the database or what is read through your treadmill, elliptical, etc? That is one problem I am running into. I did the step machine at the gym and MFP exercise database says I burn about 290 calories, will the machine at the gym stated 400 calories (a big difference). I am thinking I should follow the machines at the gym considering I put in my weight, fitness program, and level...and not to mention my gym is a sweat box!!!

Your thoughts please!

michelle4271

I do not know all the technical specifics about the MFP calculations, but I understand that it is an estimate of average person. The equipment at the gym is much better than my home equip so when logging exercise from the gym I go by the machine. When exercising at home I use the MFP calculations. Unless you can invest in an HRM, you just have to find a happy medium and hope for the best. Good luck in your journey.