Runtastic, how accurate?
SteveT59
Posts: 47 Member
I'm a little unsure as to the legitimacy of the "burn" claims for walking. Today I have apparently burned 477 calories and walked less than 3 miles at what has to be said, was a sedentary pace. OK I was walking for a little over 1 hour in total (24 mins + 41 mins) but 4767 calories does seem a little high to me. I appreciate that peoples burn will depend on other factors such as age/weight and the terrain covered, but I'm doubtful.
Stats:
276 lbs
53 years old
Terrain Hilly asphalt
Anyone have any advice?
Stats:
276 lbs
53 years old
Terrain Hilly asphalt
Anyone have any advice?
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Was that just over 400, or was that over 4000? If it's 4000, then FOR SURE it is inaccurate! lol
I just walked about 4 miles, and it says that *I* burned over 800 calories! That CAN'T be accurate! It took me just over an hour to do, but I was barely breaking a sweat. I am going to invest in a heart rate monitor (I like the Polar F4) as people say that THAT is the best way to go as far as counting calories goes.0
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