Logging treadmill time...

kattygirl0499

Hey all,

I just moved over from Livestrong and im trying to figure out how to log my time on my treadmill. The only entry I can find for "treadmill" is pretty generic. Do you just enter that time as walking/jogging? I've always assumed the treadmill calorie burn is a little less because the treadmill does some of the work for you. Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks,

kathy

Evelyn2050

my treadmill tells me my calories ... does yours by chance?? I know it's not as good as a HR monitor but it's a good place to start.

elcieloesazul

I log the activity and then the speed (i.e.: Walking, 4.0). Try to get specific when typing food or exercise to log; it makes it easier.

Crystal_Pistol

I use heart rate monitor readings for everything. The calorie count here has become less and less accurate as my level of fitness has increased.

grantsmom08

I just use what my treadmill tells me. I know it is probably lower than in reality of what I am burning because it doesn't factor in weight. I go with the treadmills number because I would rather shoot low than too high!

keeponkickin

I use a heart rate monitor with any exercise so I will know the calorie burn. Does the treadmill show calories burned? I know it's not as accurate. You can also log into mfp using how fast you are going and time but mfp does show a higher actual burn.

3dogsrunning

If you search "walking" "running" or "jogging" you get a variety of speeds.
You can also add your own if you prefer to use the treadmill stats.

ETA -
Sorry, I get what you are asking now, yes, i just log it as noted above.

kattygirl0499

Thanks everyone. My treadmill does have a calorie counter but it's waaaay off. It said I burned 330 calories and Nike+ said 466. I ordered a heart rate monitor yesterday to help try to improve accuracy. I also read somewhere that raising the incline slightly helps make up for the fact that you're on the treadmill. I just like data (I do a lot of analysis for a living) but I want it to be accurate. : )

Kathy