App vs machine calories

emom3boys

I just downloaded an app that has many reviews for being reliable. It had me put in my weight to figure out calories. Then I hopped on my stationary bike to see how it compared to the settings, and it only took 6 min on the app to burn 100 calories, while the bike was close to 22 minutes. The app seems to calculate calories burned like MFP does, at least it's a closer number. My bike is always about a 1/3 of on here. What numbers do I use? Thank you!

iLoveMyPitbull1225

i go off of what the machine says no matter what. I think that MFP quantities are based soley on user entries and you cant always count on that being accurate for you.

twinmom01

I would go with the bike...

I have a lower calorie burn on the bike vs something like an elliptical or an arc trainer according to my HRM...

emom3boys

That makes sense. Thanks. Guess the main thing would be to plan on the low end and if I'm really doing more then it is a bonus.

ScubyUK

Get a KiFit (UK) or a Bodybugg (US) if you have the means. That will tell you for certain how much you are burning.

Misslisat

I plan to always go by what the machine says. And if I'm outside riding a bike, then I refer what the stationary bike might say compared to the mph I'm going, etc. Same with walking outside vs. inside. If I can do a 20 minute mile on the treadmill and I time myself outside, I'm doing roughly the same in and out. The only thing not figured in is the incline I use (normally 11-12%).

TeaBea

I just downloaded an app that has many reviews for being reliable. It had me put in my weight to figure out calories. Then I hopped on my stationary bike to see how it compared to the settings, and it only took 6 min on the app to burn 100 calories, while the bike was close to 22 minutes. The app seems to calculate calories burned like MFP does, at least it's a closer number. My bike is always about a 1/3 of on here. What numbers do I use? Thank you!

Neither the ap nor the machine are likely to be accurate .... neither one can guage your current fitness level. A heart rate monitor compares your resting heart rate with your exertion heart rate. It also factors in age & gender.

Go with the lowest number ... if you are relatively fit .... it's at least closer.