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  • I have read the same thing on the internet about ellipticals. That's a main reason I am concerned. However, it's hard for me to fathom that I'm only burning half of what the machine is tracking, even after putting in my weight and age. One reason I might have to think that the machine is somewhat accurate is because I've…
  • I do put in my age and weight into the machine. I asked the fitness instructor at the YMCA that I go to, and she said this should give me a more accurate assessment. After putting in my info., it's reading about an extra 100 calories burned per hour. From around 1300 to 1400+.
  • To your point about running, that's what I was talking about in regards to elliptical. I would think that because of the constant arm motion on the elliptical, that the elliptical should burn more than just running. So does your elliptical actually say 500 or are you measuring this in some other way?
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