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Circuit

evergreenlakegirl
evergreenlakegirl Posts: 89 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi All- yesterday I worked with a trainer for the first time :). I did a circuit of exercises. I don't have a Fitbit or other devise to track calories burned- MFP says "General Circuit" for my weight and 60 minutes= 459 calories burned. How accurate is this?
I'm considering buying a Fitbit- would this track these type of exercises?
TIA

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  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    It's really hard to say as there is sooo much variance in what a circuit can be. 459 cals is probably high, but again, it's hard to say for sure.

    Unfortunately, a fitbit or similar probably isn't likely to be any more or less accurate tracking these types of workouts, but it can be a great way to check your overall activity and calories burned over longer periods of time (like a full day).
  • evergreenlakegirl
    evergreenlakegirl Posts: 89 Member
    thank you jjpptt....sorry about the double post.....I was concerned that I would be allowing for too many calories...I've been on a great streak of weight loss and now that I've incorporated strength training, I didn't want to mess that up :)
  • stephenson2012
    stephenson2012 Posts: 94 Member
    I wear a polar heart rate monitor. I still only eat part of exercise calories back. I don't think there is an 100% accurate tool.
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    evergreenlakegirl wrote: »
    thank you jjpptt....sorry about the double post.....I was concerned that I would be allowing for too many calories...I've been on a great streak of weight loss and now that I've incorporated strength training, I didn't want to mess that up :)

    If that's your concern, then only count half the calories burned MFP estimates for you. Many people find that to be a good safety net.
  • evergreenlakegirl
    evergreenlakegirl Posts: 89 Member
    Great..thanks jjpptt....1/2 seems reasonable....I was hoping a fit bit would help, but I suppose there are other ways to determine if what I'm doing is working .....body weight and measurements give me a nod on that. ;)
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