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What's more dependable HRM or the machines?

a_reyes9288
a_reyes9288 Posts: 36
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So, I just bought an HRM and I use it to see how many calories I'm burning during a workout.

My HRM says I'm burning certain number of calories where the machine I'll be using (ex: treadmill) says different, should I go by what my HRM says or the machine I'm on????

I'm thinking the HRM, but I wanted to know what you guys thought, please let me know!! =)

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  • bigalfantasy2004
    bigalfantasy2004 Posts: 176 Member
    If your machine has a HRM then it might be about as accurate, but otherwise I would trust the stand alone HRM.
  • tdonlin
    tdonlin Posts: 934 Member
    HRM by a long shot. Especially if it's a chest strap type.
  • Dunrick
    Dunrick Posts: 23
    If it is a chest strap it is the most accurate.
  • katheern
    katheern Posts: 213 Member
    By far the HRM. The machine ones tend to over estimate.
  • fitnezrox
    fitnezrox Posts: 41
    Definitely your heart rate monitor, especially if you are using a chest strap. Equipment numbers are an estimate at best.
    Every singe person burns calories differently, even if doing the same exact workout at the same exact pace and exertion.
  • a_reyes9288
    a_reyes9288 Posts: 36
    I figured that was the case thanks everyone! =)
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