I wear the fitbit and I have worn the bodybugg, so I can see how many calories I am burning and both of the devices are really close on the calorie count. I think the bodybugg is a bit more accurate, but not enough to make THAT much of a difference.
I know I am working hard, I have sweat pouring off me, so I'm just going to have to trust that the calorie counts are accurate! I do know that most treadmills and ellipticals over-estimate the calorie burn. Keep this in mind when you are working out next time!
The calories burned are different for each and every person since it matters how much energy you are expending and also how much you weigh.
I know for me, I burn about 130 calories walking at a brisk pace in 30 minutes. If I am doing heavy aerobics, I burn 160-300 depending on the workout - HIIT workouts burn the most for me! Yoga is usually my lowest calorie burner, but I still am getting a great workout!
I find that most people over-estimate the amount burned and under-estimate the amount consumed. Keep your food and exercise journal. It is so important to keep track of what you are doing AND what you are eating! I just keep a cute notebook with me at all times. This way I can jot down what I eat, what workout I have done and I even keep my to-do list and goals in it. This is the one I am currently using. I love it!
If you want to see how many calories you are consuming, I suggest you check out myfitnesspal! I love that site, easy to use and it integrates with fitbit! PERFECT!
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ReplyDeleteThe problem with not weighing much is that it takes a lot to burn calories. A long and really hard workout. I put in my weight/age etc in the treadmills and then it's just depressing. It's like I'd have to run a full hour to burn a couple hundred! Lame!
~Kathryn
I know what you mean, it feels like you have to workout twice as long to burn as much as the next person...
DeleteIt is hard to see the calorie count number to be small when you were killing yourself! LOL! It happens to me every time I go running! -sigh- but then I think... how much worse it would be if I didn't do anything...
ReplyDeleteExactly, what if we did NOTHING! OMGness! it is worth it!
DeleteI am going to go sit in some egg-shaped contraption called the BodPod tonight and find out what my body fat is. It is supposed to be nearly as accurate as hydrostatic weighing. Starting a fat loss challenge at my CrossFit gym on Monday. :-)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear about the bodpod. Wish we had one around here. I know the scale calculations are not always correct!
DeleteThese are great ideas Dana, I am going to use them when I start a running club in a couple of weeks and yoga. I do really well when I have to write things down so I am going to do this, thanks:)
ReplyDeleteLet me know how it goes for you. Sounds like a lot of fun - running club. I wish I loved running :)
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