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Bananagirl32
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I'm confused on how many calories I'm actually buring when I'm doing circuit training. I don't want to eat more then I'm really burning--/ help

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  • roanokejoe49
    roanokejoe49 Posts: 820 Member
    Do you own a Heart Rate monitor?
  • Bananagirl32
    Bananagirl32 Posts: 21
    No I actually don't. Someone suggested that to me yesterday. They said they were will to do it
    For a certain amount of money. How does it work and how much does it cost?
  • Bananagirl32
    Bananagirl32 Posts: 21
    Please add me as a friend. We can share each other's tips and strategies
  • roanokejoe49
    roanokejoe49 Posts: 820 Member
    OK, hr monitor training 101. They use a sensor strapped around your chest which sends a signal to a unit you wear on your wrist. The signal measures how many beats per minute your heart is beating, and by calculating your age, weight, and the intensity at which your are exercising (how many beats per minute your heart beats), it gives you a fairly accurate reading of how many calories you have burned. Go to Polarusa.com. I use the FT4. I love it. It gives me my caloric output, has a couple of timers for intervals, gives how long I have been in my hr zones, and a few others. I bought it on Amazon for less than $70.00.

    You don't need to spend a butt ton of money to get some fairly accurate information that will help you CONSIDERABLY.
  • Magisoft
    Magisoft Posts: 113
    Yeah, you need the technology to track it accurately, however, MFP does have a reasonable calculation if you manually enter in the type of exercise, duration etc. Best of luck!
  • Bananagirl32
    Bananagirl32 Posts: 21
    Thank you guys soooo much this very helpful---this is the answer I'm looking for- I appreciate it
  • Bananagirl32
    Bananagirl32 Posts: 21
    Thank you, I appreciate your input

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