Work Out Videos - How to Track?

meoneto

I want to do a couple of my work out DVD's today, but I have NO idea how to calculate the calories burned....can anyone be of assistance..

nursenikki829

The most accurate way to track is a heart rate monitor.

meoneto

okay...so that leads to my next question....where do I get one. I have never used one before.

nursenikki829

Polar HRM are the best... I got mine on amazon for a great price. I have the Polar FT4 in pink!

meoneto

Thanks!!!

RBXChas

I got the Polar FT4 as well from Amazon - got it in peach (almost looks light pink) - I love it, and a lot of the Spinning instructors I know have the same one

In the meantime, I'd just try to do your best to estimate how many minutes of whatever activity it was and then enter using MFP estimates.

laurab1217

Another way to track is to go online and use a calculator based on your height, weight, and the intensity of the workout. You may actually find the specific videos you're going to do if you search the name of the video and "calculate calories burned." Heart rate monitors are great, but I have heard that sometimes they overestimate calories burned.

meoneto

thanks Ladies!!! I want to be most accurate with what i enter...so while i wait for my heart rate monitor to get here I will try come of your other suggestions!!!