HRM

weesel80
weesel80 Posts: 186
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Can polar HRM be "off?" I am asking because I just finshed working out to my step aerobics tape using a 10-inch bench height and I was DRENCHED in sweat, like I had just stepped out of a shower or a swimming pool. And according to my HRM, it only said I burned 369 calories?? It sure felt like I burned more than that based on how much I was drenched in sweat!! Has anyone else encountered this same problem?

Thanks!

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  • weesel80
    weesel80 Posts: 186
    Can polar HRM be "off?" I am asking because I just finshed working out to my step aerobics tape using a 10-inch bench height and I was DRENCHED in sweat, like I had just stepped out of a shower or a swimming pool. And according to my HRM, it only said I burned 369 calories?? It sure felt like I burned more than that based on how much I was drenched in sweat!! Has anyone else encountered this same problem?

    Thanks!
  • firewalking
    firewalking Posts: 335 Member
    Did you set your present weight? That can throw it off...
  • pixiestick
    pixiestick Posts: 839 Member
    funny... I have the same thing. It seems like it is slowly having me burn fewer and fewer calories... so I am going to try one work out this week where I set my weight back to where it was when I first got it and try to imitate a workout from then... we'll see.

    The batteries are supposed to last for a long time, so I don't think that's what's wrong with mine.
  • Chellekk
    Chellekk Posts: 421 Member
    Don't forget that as you lose weight and become more fit, you won't burn as many calories. It's a bummer, but true.
  • annhjk
    annhjk Posts: 794 Member
    and as you do the same exercise (classes) your body gets used to the moves and doesn't have to work as hard doing the moves. Was it hot in the room? I think that makes a workout seem harder than it actually is too.
  • weesel80
    weesel80 Posts: 186
    Yes, all my info. was entered in. I guess as long as I was drenched in sweat, I guess I got an awesome workout then! I always consider any work-out awesome if I can get a good sweat going! That means I'm working! Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions!
  • firewalking
    firewalking Posts: 335 Member
    I do know how you feel though. My trainer appointments are positively grueling. Even though they are only 30 minutes, I am drenched and practically crippled when I finish and I only burn 186.

    Don't let that discourage you though....You are doing great and your burned calories are NOTHING to belittle.....that's quite a bit.
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