HRM and Body Pump?

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catmfamily
catmfamily Posts: 4 Member
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I see a lot of people saying that an HRM will not be accurate for telling you how many calories burned when strength training. I was just wondering if the same goes for a Body Pump class or if it would give you a pretty accurate reading for that. Thanks

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  • catmfamily
    catmfamily Posts: 4 Member
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    Anyone?
  • DawnVanSlim
    DawnVanSlim Posts: 10,471
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    I dont know if its accurate, but I use my HRM during class and it seems about right to me!
  • juicemoogan
    juicemoogan Posts: 999 Member
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    I use it during body pump.. you are expending energy.. why wouldn't it be the same as a cardio class?
  • kgchisholm
    kgchisholm Posts: 134 Member
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    I think with the high reps in Body Pump, it should at least be CLOSE. I use mine and routinely burn 400 - 450 in the hour, since my HR is quite high. I think of it as strength-cardio.
  • OkieinMinny
    OkieinMinny Posts: 834 Member
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    Since its a Cardio class with weights, the number of calories burnt depends a lot on your age and your heart rate, and how much weight you lift. It stands to reason that more weight = more calories

    I am 41 and wear my HRM and burn anywhere from 450-600 during a class -
  • DawnVanSlim
    DawnVanSlim Posts: 10,471
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    I am 35 and average around 350 calories burned during my Group Power class using my HRM

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