How to calculate calories for a one hour Zumba class?
Awesome4Always
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Hi Everyone,
Myfitnesspal has one hour of Zumba listed at over 900 calories. I think this is completely inaccurate. Is there a way to accurately measure how many calories one burns during a class?
I have several different trainers, so each class I take are at considerably different intensities.
Myfitnesspal has one hour of Zumba listed at over 900 calories. I think this is completely inaccurate. Is there a way to accurately measure how many calories one burns during a class?
I have several different trainers, so each class I take are at considerably different intensities.
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It depends I usually burn 630-700 depending on my intensity and instructor.0
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I use a heart rate monitor and for 70 min medium setting on Wii u I got 89% 5stars and monitor said 611 but last week was 646 for 46 mins so I think it depends on you on the day aswell and how hard u need to push.
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Mine doesn't have zumba listed. Is it only online.0
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Yes, a heart rate monitor is currently the most accurate way of calculating exercise calories. It's not perfect, it's just the best way until an even better method comes along.0
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Thank you everyone! I think I'll invest in a heart rate monitor. It can only do good0
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Awesome4Always wrote: »Is there a way to accurately measure how many calories one burns during a class?
No
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It's hugely dependent on your fitness level - the less fit you are, the lower the burn.
How far can you run in an hour?
ETA: HRMs are a disaster for this kind of workout, and can give over-estimates as high as 4-5x.
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discretekim wrote: »Mine doesn't have zumba listed. Is it only online.0
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