sitting down at elliptical, how should I adjust calories?

jennitar

Hi,
I purchased an under-the-desk elliptical machine, so now I can keep my blood flowing while at work
It has a calorie counter on it, but I am assuming that that would be for using it standing up, which would be a lot more intense.
I would like to count the calories I burn, but I have no idea how to adjust them.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Jennita

kimberly702

If it's mean for under a desk then I would assume the calorie counter would work for sitting. ?????

SergeantSunshine_reused

best option is to get a heart rate monitor :] takes out most of the guess work

bjshields

I vote for the heart rate monitor. It's my understanding it's VERY easy to over-estimate how much you're burning. Good luck! How do you concentrate with that thing?

catwrangler

I googled for a photo of this machine and found another thread about it

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/321786-desk-job-isn-t-an-excuse?page=1

very cool!