what is REAL purpose of HRM?

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  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    I like my HRM because I'm obsessive and want to know right down to the exact calorie....plus I like to use it to know what Zone I'm working out in so I can adjust my exercise to move my heart rate as needed.

    But that's kind of the point. HRM's can't be exact when it comes to calories.
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    I use a HRM (a good Polar) because I like to have a close estimate. Food counting is an estimate, HRM count is an estimate, but the more tools you have the closer you can come to approximating the actual. I considered BodyBugg or whatever, but didn't find the expense worth it, however the Polar was. I tried several different HRM's and online trackers and found that a Polar with a chest strap was the best option for me.
  • spottedlee
    spottedlee Posts: 372
    But that's kind of the point. HRM's can't be exact when it comes to calories.

    That was my thinking too, wondering why do we really need HRM or how it works to determine calories burn? so far, I am not convinced yet. The more I thought about it, this is what I will do,, I will use the MFP's exercise diary and eat-back HALF of what I "supposely" burned to allow for errors.....

    Thank you all for your inputs.
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