Exercise logs

eeirich74

How accurate is MFP exercise database for calories burned? I understand the whole eating back exercise calories so your net calories is a certain number...I'm just not sure if I believe the number of calories burned for the general activities I do, i.e.- mowing the grass, heavy cleaning....etc...I'll eat some calories back but I'm hesitant to eat all of them back....any thoughts?

Michelerainville

hi I use my iPhone on my gym's exercise equipment and find that there is a large difference between what this tool (MFP) will display ~ ie. 15 on stationary bike and what i actually burn, i have noticed a difference of up to and over 100 cal ! where MFP is over ...

I use the heart rate sensors mostly for more accurate information, and always go by what my devices display.

eeirich74

Thanks, I just do stuff around the house, and hike, so i don't have a good way to know what I'm burning, but thanks for your input! i'll look into heart rate monitors...

clover5

Usually works out, if I'm honest with both the food and exercise. If I have doubt, I choose the lowest burn rate for the activity.

nsdjogger

I use a HRM that fits on my forearm for works outs and I've noticed that MFP is usually a little higher. I don't mind though, I'd rather have the extra exercise calories and not know it.

eeirich74

i had a feeling the MFP was high, I just figured don't eat ALL the exercise calories back, just some...what HRM do you have?

katkins3

For me the MFP calories were way more than I got on my HRM.
I'm glad I invested in a good HRM. I really want to eat back just the actual calories burned at Jazzercise or other cardio.
The figures I get now must be OK because I've been losing weight steadily. :happy:

eeirich74

thanks for your inputs...now to look into HRM's any suggestions? I got a long way to go and really want to achieve my goal!