bodybugg vs polar discepency

kim_mc
kim_mc Posts: 321 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi- today I got my polar HRM and tried it out. I wore my bodymedia fit armband at the same time and the HRM estimated my exercise calories higher.

Is this common?

Which one do you think is more accurate? I was wanting to just wear the HRM while exercising and not wear the armband anymore, so do you think the HRM estimates high?

Anyone else with this issue?

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  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    I have noticed the same thing -- your BodyBugg is more accurate because it is actually measuring more than just your heart rate. Its depressing, but it is true! I have a Body Media and was not too terribly happy to see the low burns on some of my strength training workouts!
  • lulutm
    lulutm Posts: 57
    The bodybugg is probably more accurate, because it is up to date with your weight, caloric intake, base metabolic level, etc...


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  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    That is in line with most user's results, including my own.
  • newbeautifulme
    newbeautifulme Posts: 112
    I don't think the Body Bugg is measuring your heart rate at all, but I am not sure.

    http://www.bodybugg.com/science_behind_bodybugg.php
  • kim_mc
    kim_mc Posts: 321 Member
    when you use the HRM do you just subtract some calories for entering your workouts?? I think it got about 70-80 calories higher than the bodybugg :(
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