Fitbit Accuracy?

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Theplateauqueen
Theplateauqueen Posts: 11
edited January 16 in Fitness and Exercise
First of all, I love my little Fitbit. I think it has pushed me to do more and really think about how much I sit during the day vs. how often I get active.

With that said, I realize it does not take into account heart rate, temperature, etc. So my question is how accurate are the exercise calories? Has anyone done a comparison?

Thanks!

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  • Theplateauqueen
    Theplateauqueen Posts: 11
    Anyone have an idea?
  • sweebum
    sweebum Posts: 1,060 Member
    I've tracked my calories burned vs intake for more than 2 years with my fitbit. For me, it's accurate (more accurate than MFP). HRM's are not reliable for non cardio exercise.
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    I've only had mine for six days, but so far it seems pretty good.
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,652 Member
    I've found certain exercises can read too high (especially the elliptical) but for the most part I have found it to be pretty darn accurate and I've had it about a year.
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    Have you looked at the Bodymediafit.
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