Are HRM the most accurate?

Goldenbast

I just got a HRM with a chest strap..have to say I love it. Why? Because when I work out, like on my new exercise bike, it says I've burnt the most calories....the bike itself and even here on MFP tells me lower numbers. I am happy with the numbers of my HRM...but should I be? IS it the most accurate? I want to be as accurate as possible.

jacksonpt

Generally yes, they are. However, they are still just estimates.

Of course I'm assuming it's a decent HRM that isn't defective and has been setup properly.

DisneyMommy

Wow, you are very lucky. I got a Polar FT4 this past weekend only to find out MFP's calorie burns are overestimated by more than 200+ for every workout I do. It's been depressing. Wish mine were more like yours.

Goldenbast

Well it is the wal-mart wrist watch one with a chest strap...it seems pretty accurate on my heart rate...I tested it against my husband's blood pressure machine that tells you heart rate as well and it is almost dead on.

lovesweetlove

I have also been wondering this. I wore it for 6 hours of VERY vigorous cleaning. It told me I burnt 4009 calls, and MFP told me 1890. I didn't know which to believe! I have a polar FT4 HRM that got really good reviews, so I'm hoping it's not the HRM.