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Help!!

Twisted_sista
Twisted_sista Posts: 127 Member
edited January 23 in Fitness and Exercise
So I'm really getting confused and frustrated at the moment because I just don't know exactly how many calories I'm burning.
I have been going off my treadmill at home mostly. Now I am up staying with my mum who has a different treadmill and the two readings are totally different, despite doing the same speed etc my mum's treadmill says I burn like a hell of a lot less.
I have also been using the "Map my walk" and "Run keeper" apps for iPhone but they give significantly different readings as well.
I was thinking about getting a "Fitbit" or is there a better one out there?
I just need to make sure I'm being accurate.

TIA

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  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    So I'm really getting confused and frustrated at the moment because I just don't know exactly how many calories I'm burning.
    I have been going off my treadmill at home mostly. Now I am up staying with my mum who has a different treadmill and the two readings are totally different, despite doing the same speed etc my mum's treadmill says I burn like a hell of a lot less.
    I have also been using the "Map my walk" and "Run keeper" apps for iPhone but they give significantly different readings as well.
    I was thinking about getting a "Fitbit" or is there a better one out there?
    I just need to make sure I'm being accurate.

    TIA

    Fitbit is great for seeing how active you are throughout the day and getting a rough estimate of calories burned outside of exercise.

    For cardio exercise, you want a HRM with a chest strap. Polar brand is highly recommended if you can afford it. I'm on a tight budget so, I got a Pyle Sports Watch w/chest strap from amazon.com for $26.

    I have both a fitbit zip and a HRM.
  • Emtabo01
    Emtabo01 Posts: 672
    I recently got a HRM, I burn just about exactly half of what my elliptical says I burn, every time.
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    It is pretty safe to go by about half of the calories any machine says you burned.
  • LisaMfit4life
    LisaMfit4life Posts: 567 Member
    Hi! The most accurate way to determine your calorie burn is with a fit bit or a HRM. Using what a treadmill states is not accurate. Fit bit is really nice and is probably the most accurate but a little more pricey. I use a polar FT4 HRM that I got pretty reasonable with a chest strap that I wear everyday and it's pretty accurate. I guess determining how serious you are about losing weight and keeping accurate calorie deficits will determine on whether you want to spend the money on a device. Good luck.
    LisaM
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