HRM Accuracy

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jljohnson
jljohnson Posts: 719 Member
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I have an inexpensive HRM that I bought at Wal-Mart. It does not have a chest strap. Is there any way to know if it is returning an accurate number of calories burned? It seems to return a number significantly higher than what MFP estimates when I enter my exercise.

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  • jljohnson
    jljohnson Posts: 719 Member
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    I have an inexpensive HRM that I bought at Wal-Mart. It does not have a chest strap. Is there any way to know if it is returning an accurate number of calories burned? It seems to return a number significantly higher than what MFP estimates when I enter my exercise.
  • mrsyac2
    mrsyac2 Posts: 2,784 Member
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    I have an inexpensive HRM that I bought at Wal-Mart. It does not have a chest strap. Is there any way to know if it is returning an accurate number of calories burned? It seems to return a number significantly higher than what MFP estimates when I enter my exercise.

    I know that MFP calculations for calories burned is inaccurate just like other website calorie burned calculators as well as gym machines.

    My HRM has a chest strap-and is accurate I got mine for 89.00 at target its a polar f4 and I love it.

    sorry if I wasn't any help

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