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I would get a fitness watch that calculates your heartbeat. Most gym equipment is really temperamental, movement, temperature, position on sensor, length of time on sensor, they all will throw off your heart beat calculations. Better to check it the old fashioned way or spend $25 at walmart to get a pulse calculating watch…

I would go with what the machine says if it has the option of personalizing your data (i.e. your weight and age). This way the machine can track your intensity and speed. I push myself on my elliptical until I feel like I'm dying and my legs are falling off. I'll stay on there for 1000 calories usually and will get back on…