Treadmill Question

scottchrysler
scottchrysler Posts: 2
edited January 22 in Fitness and Exercise
When I track exercise I add treadmill from the database, my question is why does it add so much to my count? I do about 1.5miles in 30mins on it so it's not like I am going hardcore, yet it can sometimes add 250-300 calories to my daily goal? I am currently 298lbs so I am morbib obese, does being heavier somehow mean I burn more? was just hoping for something a bit more accurate rather than a generic "guess" :smile:

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  • eep223
    eep223 Posts: 624 Member
    The general guideline I've heard for people around 160 pounds is approximately 100 calories per mile. Energy expenditure DOES vary by weight, though. 250-300 is probably right.
  • sherim71
    sherim71 Posts: 130 Member
    To answer your question about heavier people burning more calories, it's yes they do. Also when someone starts getting into better shape, their heart rate does not go up as much so they do not burn as many calories. Mine changed quite a bit when I got under 200 pounds.
  • scottchrysler
    scottchrysler Posts: 2
    Thanks for the replies :) did a little more research and the numbers do seem to be somewhat accurate, heavier people do burn more, one of the perks I guess ha!
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