MFP calorie burned estimates v. cals burned on machine displ

toydnls
toydnls Posts: 12 Member
edited October 6 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey people!

Im a lil confused as too which figure to log when im entering my exercises. The MFP cals burned are higher than what the elliptical or treadmill. Which one should I use!!??

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  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Mine were always close to MFP on the treadmill, but if you entered your weight, I'd go with what the treadmill says since it has your pace and incline.

    MFP's elliptical estimate is useless because it's too vague. Use the machine on that one, too. MFP has no way of knowing what your pace or resistance was, and there's a huge difference between going 3mph or 9mph, or at low resistance vs high resistance.
  • toydnls
    toydnls Posts: 12 Member
    I've never really entered my weight on any machines. I just do the quick start. Should I enter my weight??
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Yep. You'll get a much more accurate estimate based on your weight. The more info you can plug in (age, weight, etc.) you can plug in, the better.
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