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How to count calories

blink1021
blink1021 Posts: 1,115 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Started the 30 day shred but have no idea how to count the calories I burn. Looked into bodymedia but a little pricey for me right now is there another way or a product that may be a little cheaper that I can find at walmart or target?

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  • blueillusion3
    blueillusion3 Posts: 151 Member
    for the 30 day shred, i think most people use the circuit training (general) under cardio.
  • Gilbrod
    Gilbrod Posts: 1,216 Member
    Get a good heart rate monitor that uses a chest strap. I highly recommend the Polar FT4. It comes in pink too. Cheapest place I got it was Best Buy for $85. Based on what I have read, calories are measured in HBPM. So far, it's been working.
  • asilva3111
    asilva3111 Posts: 44
    Started the 30 day shred but have no idea how to count the calories I burn. Looked into bodymedia but a little pricey for me right now is there another way or a product that may be a little cheaper that I can find at walmart or target?

    I bought my Heart Rate Monitor with chest strap at Walmart for $48+tax. Sportline SX is very easy to use and it will count all the calories burned, plus has alarm to maintain your workout at the burning zone you select; for example FAT BURNING ZONE, which is between 65% and 75%. It works great. I bought 2 of them; one for my wife and one for myself.

    Good luck!
  • Kanzaki3
    Kanzaki3 Posts: 656 Member
    I have a Polar FT7 that I bought for $120 at Academy. I think this was money well spent. I love my heart rate monitor.
  • blink1021
    blink1021 Posts: 1,115 Member
    Thanks to everyone who shared great options was not looking forward to spending over $200.
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