Do you use a HRM at the gym?

sophasaurusx
sophasaurusx Posts: 17
edited January 6 in Fitness and Exercise
When you go workout at the gym do you wear your HRM to see your calories burnt, or do you use the machines that show you how many calories youve burnt? And then just add them all up from the different machines when you have finishes your gym workout?

I use my HRM :smile: .. I know that mine is pretty accurate, and i can also keep a close eye on my HR when im on the treadmill and i love to see the numbers go up on my watch hehe :happy: .. Also the machines i use in my local gym, arnt all that accurate with there calories burnt! As i dont tap in my weight, whereas my HRM has my weight logged into it, so its better :)

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  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    I used to use a HRM.

    Now I just go by TDEE (maintenance inclusive of exercise and all daily activity) which was trial and error to work out.
  • cdngirl71
    cdngirl71 Posts: 2,641 Member
    I always use my HRM, it is more accurate than the machine.
  • tlspratley
    tlspratley Posts: 24 Member
    Yes, I routinely use my HRM. It makes me push harder and I love seeing the calorie burn add up.
  • FightingforFit82
    FightingforFit82 Posts: 179
    Always use my HRM
  • icimani
    icimani Posts: 1,454 Member
    I always use my HRM. I love seeing my heart rate go up too.

    But I don't use it when I lift weights anymore, only my cardio workouts. Anything I burn from lifting is a bonus!
  • kenhelms17720
    kenhelms17720 Posts: 62
    Always HRM.

    The machines simply can't take enough into account to give an accurate read. What is a hard burn for someone at xxx pounds might not be a hard burn for someone else at the same xxx pounds.

    Machines get you in the ballpark but that's really about it.
    Most cardio machines now will pick up your sensor though so you don't have to keep an eye on a wrist, etc.
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