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Treadmill accuracy?

sophieford1
sophieford1 Posts: 12
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I was wondering how the accurate the treadmill, well any gym machine actually, is at calculating your calories burnt?
I completely understand that different people burn calories at difference rates, depending on your weight etc, but is it relatively accurate regardless?

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  • mama2shi
    mama2shi Posts: 300 Member
    I was wondering how the accurate the treadmill, well any gym machine actually, is at calculating your calories burnt?
    I completely understand that different people burn calories at difference rates, depending on your weight etc, but is it relatively accurate regardless?

    It is said they are not very accurate, they tend to tell you that you have burned more than you actually have. Get a HRM, I love mine and it will give you a more accurate readout.
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