I'm having a hard time accuratley reporting the calories I b

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callielizabethrocks
callielizabethrocks Posts: 52 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
HI guys,

Are there any other dance teachers out there who have measured the number of calories they burn teaching. I am not standing in front not moving, but I don't move as much as when I take a class. At this point I liken teaching to low impact aerobics and taking to high impact aerobics.

I'm just curious if anyone else has any ideas.

thanks!

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  • jgover
    jgover Posts: 23 Member
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    Best thing to do is get a heart rate monitor.
  • hilhall822
    hilhall822 Posts: 116 Member
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    The best thing is really to try a heart rate monitor- your calorie burn will probably vary with each class you teach, and it's the most accurate way to keep track. My calories burned are always higher than what MFP says.
  • Eliza1980
    Eliza1980 Posts: 303 Member
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    I'm a dance teacher as well and had the same question. i know I burn way more calories teaching my little ones, I am sweaty and exhausted after those classes but my teen classes don't require as much physical effort.
  • Eliza1980
    Eliza1980 Posts: 303 Member
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    *** And I don't have the money for a heart rate moniter, dance teachers don't rake in the big bucks!

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