Counting Steps.....

JLopez
JLopez Posts: 20
edited September 19 in Health and Weight Loss
I've started using a pedometer to count my daily steps and calories burned. Would you add this information to calories burned -- since this is part of daily mobility?

Second question: Is a pedometer accurate in counting calories burned during aerobics and strength training?
---- Thanks:flowerforyou:

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  • Kasey42588
    Kasey42588 Posts: 74
    I would say that you can add that to your burned calories.

    As far as aerobics go, you probably burn more calories moving around then just taking steps, so I don't. think it would be accurate in determining the number of calories burned
  • blackmamba886
    blackmamba886 Posts: 177 Member
    Do you know of any devices that can be worn to accurately determine calories burned during exercise?

    A heart rate monitor. I love mine, I have a Polar F6.
  • blackmamba886
    blackmamba886 Posts: 177 Member
    Oh okay... great. thanks. :flowerforyou:
    Where do you wear it?

    It has 2 pieces. A chest strap that you wear just below your bra, and a receiver (a watch) that you wear on your wrist.
  • alapointe
    alapointe Posts: 369 Member
    I second the Polar F6. I went back and forth because of the cost, but it really is worth it, and you can get a new one on e-bay for $99 with free shipping.

    You don't feel the chest strap at all while you are working out, that was what i was most afraid of. I love it, and it is so much more accurate than the machines.
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