Crazy idea

Erica27511
Erica27511 Posts: 490 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Excuse me if this has been talked about before....

Has anyone worn their HRM for 24 hours straight just out of curiosity to see how many calories they burn in a typical 24hr period??

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  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    You can't do that. HRMs are designed to pick up on increased heart rate, but will not accurately calculate your heart rate and/or calories burned when you are "resting." You need to get a FitBit or a Body Bug to calculate a 24hr burn.
  • SofaKingRad
    SofaKingRad Posts: 1,592 Member
    You can't do that. HRMs are designed to pick up on increased heart rate, but will not accurately calculate your heart rate and/or calories burned when you are "resting." You need to get a FitBit or a Body Bug to calculate a 24hr burn.

    PSSSH, WAY TO BRING DOWN THE MOMENT :angry:
  • Alex_is_Hawks
    Alex_is_Hawks Posts: 3,499 Member
    You can't do that. HRMs are designed to pick up on increased heart rate, but will not accurately calculate your heart rate and/or calories burned when you are "resting." You need to get a FitBit or a Body Bug to calculate a 24hr burn.

    PSSSH, WAY TO BRING DOWN THE MOMENT :angry:

    i love you. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    You can't do that. HRMs are designed to pick up on increased heart rate, but will not accurately calculate your heart rate and/or calories burned when you are "resting." You need to get a FitBit or a Body Bug to calculate a 24hr burn.

    PSSSH, WAY TO BRING DOWN THE MOMENT :angry:

    The OP had a plan too. Dam mit:grumble:
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    You can't do that. HRMs are designed to pick up on increased heart rate, but will not accurately calculate your heart rate and/or calories burned when you are "resting." You need to get a FitBit or a Body Bug to calculate a 24hr burn.

    PSSSH, WAY TO BRING DOWN THE MOMENT :angry:

    i love you. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    now, is that a meaningful "i love you", or just empty?

    EDIT:
    I believe 'helloitsdan' is doing something similar with his fitbit...he's on my FL and VERY knowledgeable if you'd like to see what he's up to.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Props!
    My fitbit is about 98% accurate.
    As for HRM?
    No clue.

    Best practice is to follow the directions in my Road Map thread and figure TDEE.
    Then adjust accordingly.

    I always thought I burned 2100-2300 daily till I got the fitbit.
    I burn 2600-3200.
    Doh!
  • Erica27511
    Erica27511 Posts: 490 Member
    You can't do that. HRMs are designed to pick up on increased heart rate, but will not accurately calculate your heart rate and/or calories burned when you are "resting." You need to get a FitBit or a Body Bug to calculate a 24hr burn.

    Makes sense.
    Thx :smile:
  • BeantownSooner
    BeantownSooner Posts: 254
    You can't do that. HRMs are designed to pick up on increased heart rate, but will not accurately calculate your heart rate and/or calories burned when you are "resting." You need to get a FitBit or a Body Bug to calculate a 24hr burn.

    Not true. If you have a chest strap it absolutely will track it all day long. A year ago I did this for 2 full days except for showering.
  • Erica27511
    Erica27511 Posts: 490 Member
    WELL NOW I AM CONFUSED! :grumble:

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