How do you know many calories you burn....

dejatyja
dejatyja Posts: 109 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have a HRM and that's what I use for every workout. However, I was wondering for those who do not have a HRM, how do you determine how many calories you burn during your workout. I know when you list them in your cardio section, after you put in how many minutes the system does gives a calorie count. I started using that, before I remembered that I actually had a HMR. I noticed that after using mine, I actually burned more calories than what mfp said I did. So, is what mfp has per minute, is that like an average? I know everyone burns calories different.

I'm just curious...

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  • limesublime
    limesublime Posts: 118 Member
    Bump. I'm curious about this too
  • Angela_Freeborn
    Angela_Freeborn Posts: 62
    I know this may sounds funny but what is a HRM?
  • melianne125
    melianne125 Posts: 90 Member
    I also use a HRM. Before I purchased it I would use the MFP cals. Some were below and some were above the actual calories burned depending on the exercise. I love my HRM though. I know it's right :bigsmile:
  • Angela_Freeborn
    Angela_Freeborn Posts: 62
    ok NVM i looked it up lol. (feeling dumb) lol
  • melianne125
    melianne125 Posts: 90 Member
    I know this may sounds funny but what is a HRM?

    Heart Rate Monitor. You can research them online and pick one that works for you. I have a Garmin FR60 with a chest strap and I love it!
  • jbayldon
    jbayldon Posts: 4
    The HRM tracks your heart rate so you can stay in your target range. more expensive one track calories burned.

    IMO, I think MFP is like a generic counter for burning calories, as you may expend more/less depending on overall factors (weight, intensity of exercise). I dont worry too much about it as much as doing the exercises and getting into the habit of eating right
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    Running, I use the 100 calories per mile theory or I calculate my average speed and use MFP's count, or runkeepers calculation.
    For yoga, I use 250 calories per hour.
    For strength training I use MFP's count and rate of perceived exertion.
    For Body Pump, I think I was using 400 calories per hour.
    For Zumba I think I was using 500 calories per hour.

    Just estimates.

    I'm not worried about going over my calories on a given day.
  • duplicitous
    duplicitous Posts: 82 Member
    I'm curious why this website does attribute any calories to weight lifting or machines.

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