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Laceypalooza
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machines at the gym in calories? I mean, I put in my weight and whatnot, so you'd think it'd be accurate...but today on the treadmill, i was power walking for two minutes, then ran for two, etc. and I did that for 45 minutes, and I burned 265 calories. Does that sound accurate? If i shouldn't trust the machines, how do I record how many calories I burn when I workout?
I'm new to counting calories and recording them, so any opinions would be appreciated!
I'm new to counting calories and recording them, so any opinions would be appreciated!
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The machines guess. You'd think they'd be able to accurately count the calories, but it's still just a guess.
I have a heart rate monitor that calculates my calories (also a guess), but it uses your heart rate to determine your exertion. I did 60 minutes on the elliptical the other day and the machine read 1020 calories and my HR monitor read 890 calories. How many did I burn? Excellent question! I use the smaller number when entering my calories burned.
Oh, there are times where MFP comes withing 10 calories of what my HR monitor tells me. So I tend to believe it more.0 -
How do I get one of those?0
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How do I get one of those?
Buy it.
Most fitness shops (not the designer brand places, proper shops) carry them. You can buy them on amazon. Just google 'heart rate monitors'. I recently bought a polar FT7, which seems pretty cool. The FT4 is cheaper and everyone I've seen mention it is happy with that too.0 -
I got mine (a Polar FT7) on Amazon.com. It was a good price and does what I need it to do. Since I'm not a runner, and don't do hills, I didn't need one with the built in GPS.
There are many different types, so some research in what you want will be needed.0 -
How do I get one of those?
Buy it.
Most fitness shops (not the designer brand places, proper shops) carry them. You can buy them on amazon. Just google 'heart rate monitors'. I recently bought a polar FT7, which seems pretty cool. The FT4 is cheaper and everyone I've seen mention it is happy with that too.0 -
Thank you both! I think it'll come in handy!0
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