Polar FT4 HRM: Calorie burn

snowbab

I just got my HRM in the post this morning (really quick delivery from ebay!) and I decided to try it out while playing on my 'Just Dance 3' game.

I've heard of lots of people burning less than MFP says, but for me it was very much the opposite!

In 28 minutes of the high intesity dances I burned 301 calories, but on MFP it says it would be only 136 calories when logged as aerobic dancing! Also on the game itself calories burned would estimate at around 400.


Just thought I'd share to show how inaccurate a lot of sources are, and that it's therefore a good idea to get a HRM to get accurate information. Also, having it is already making me more motivated to exercise-so worth the money!

snowbab

Bump. Sorry just curious to see if this happened with other people?

nukehiker

when doing high intensity cardio i average about 8-10 calories per minute using my polar ft4, hope this helps,