Calorie counter/pedometer

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123Helena123
123Helena123 Posts: 18
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Si i hava an ipod nano 5th gen and it has a pedometer. according to that ive been walking about 30,000 steps daily and burning 800 calories.
but yesterday i used a pdometer and it dosent count steps but it counts calories burned and it said i burned 1000 ish?

so which one is right? i started them at the same time also.

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  • chicago_dad
    chicago_dad Posts: 357
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    Probably neither is "right." They're both algorithmic estimations based on a LOT of assumptions that vary dramatically from person to person.

    See, (for example): http://www.mensfitness.com/fitness/general-fitness/how-accurate-are-calorie-counters

    If you are absolutely sure you want more accurate calorie counting, check out New Leaf. Get an estimate and then get something like the Garmin-compatible counting devices listed on NewLeaf's website.
  • sjtreely
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
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    Sorry, but probably neither. A heart rate monitor would more accurately measure your calories burned. Although they have their issues, too. If that's not an option, I would always take the lower amount.

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