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calories burned confusion

EBaca140
EBaca140 Posts: 17
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
When tracking my exercise I get several different readings: on here for 45 mins on the Elliptical says you burn 618 cal, my machine says 389, and I just got a watch that monitors HR and calories burned and that read 603. Am I really burning 600 calories in 45 mins? seems like a lot compared to 389. I guess I just want confirmation that I'm really working that hard? I'm certainly sweating!!:happy:

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  • mgmlap
    mgmlap Posts: 1,377 Member
    Does your HRM have a chest strap? Did you put in all your stats..height/weight/age.ect..if so..then go with the HRM. Some burns on MFP..arent ...quite as accurate..some under estimate..most over estimate...
  • FionaHelen
    FionaHelen Posts: 113 Member
    i would go with your heart rate monitor as the most effective!!! Great burn :-)
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
    If your HRM has a chest strap -- use that number.

    Yes, elliptical is possible... I easily burn about 100 calories every 10 minutes on that.
  • chefgorman
    chefgorman Posts: 45 Member
    I burn 1000 cal on the ellipitical during 60 minutes with my heart rate around 140-148. So 600 cal for 45 minutes sound right.
  • EBaca140
    EBaca140 Posts: 17
    No chest strap but did add my stats to the HRM

    Thanks guys :)
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