HRM vs. Jillian Michaels

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Hanni
Hanni Posts: 158 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey all,

I recently bought Jillian Michael’s work out for the Wii and I must say, it’s a lot of fun. :smile:

I went over my calories yesterday by about 400 (yes, ooops!) and decided to work them off on the Wii.
So I put on my Polar F11 and did the workout for almost an hour! :yawn:

My HRM said I had burnt 499 calories, but according to the game, I only burnt 270 calories... :huh:

Which is right?

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  • KimmyJaneTD
    KimmyJaneTD Posts: 43 Member
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    I would say the heart rate monitor is more accurate. Keep in mind that nothing is ever going to be 100%, but the HRM is attached to your body and the game was made to fit many types of people, so a person who weights 200 pounds would always burn XX calories in the game, while in real life it depends on where your heart rate is it...
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,323 Member
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    I'd definitely trust the hrm first.
  • sanifrey
    sanifrey Posts: 2,355 Member
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    I agree, go with the HRM! :wink:
  • Michele0912
    Michele0912 Posts: 17
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    I would trust the HRM
  • Hanni
    Hanni Posts: 158 Member
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    thats what I thought. I usually trust the HRM until I read up about Background calories and if the HRM considers them or not... I think I should definitely burn more than 270 cals in almost an hour exercise. :smile:

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