Cross trainer & power plate

Debx12345
Debx12345 Posts: 210
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I can't find the cross trainer on the list of exercises what would you compare it to to get an idea of calories burned ? Also does using a power plate burn any calories ?

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  • SJT75
    SJT75 Posts: 134
    Hi, the cross trainer is down as the eliptical trainer, not sure about the power plates but would be interested to find out.
  • kerrera
    kerrera Posts: 43
    cross trainer is also known as elliptical trainer thats defo on because i use it everytime
  • Debx12345
    Debx12345 Posts: 210
    Thanks for that, from the uk so had never heard of that one you guys mentioned, let alone spell it. Lol
  • jessebreanne
    jessebreanne Posts: 46
    Do you mean vibration machines? The one I use says I burn 260 calories @ 16.5 hertz for 10 min.
  • tatey2009
    tatey2009 Posts: 47
    i couldnt find power plate so i logged it as a new one and monitered my calories burnt on my heart rate monitor though this wont be accurate as the hrm cannot detect muscle contraction which is the whole purpose of the power plate!
  • Debx12345
    Debx12345 Posts: 210
    Confused now as to what I do about power plate. Should I just count it as bait of toning that burns no calories ?
  • tatey2009
    tatey2009 Posts: 47
    i honestly dont know as it is meant to be as effective as an hour in the gym but it doesnt give you a big cadrio workout

    during my sessions my heart rate tends to be between 125 and 135 depeneding on what move/position i am in

    the monitor basically averages out to burning around 7 calories per minute - i have my vibrations on the highest setting and move slightly when in position (i.e the deep squat, i get in the squat then every few seconds ease up and re position myself)

    so i base mine on 7 cals per minute - could be more, could be less, however i wouldnt quite buy the 'you can burn 350 calories every 10 minutes' as even high intensity trainign does not burn this amount!
  • Debx12345
    Debx12345 Posts: 210
    Tatey2009 - so do you count it as 7 cals burned therefore a 10 min session is 70 cals ?
  • Debx12345
    Debx12345 Posts: 210
    Tatey2009 - so do you count it as 7 cals burned therefore a 10 min session is 70 cals ?
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