Calories Burned

[jbryan32]

Hi All...

I have been working out for a few years now and have run the gamut on workouts (ie. The Firm, Turbo Jam, Kathy Smith and others). I was wondering if any of you know how many calories her various tapes burn for a person that is about 170 lbs. Her Step Blast, Body Max and IMAX 2 tapes in particular???

Thanks for the help!!!!

Jules!!!!

 

[Muffin Top]

The only way to accurately tell how many calories you're burning is to get a heart rate monitor. I just got one a little over a week ago and I love it! I got a Polar F4 from heartratemonitors.com for 63.96 and it was worth every penny. It's one of the best pieces of fitness equipment I've ever invested in.

 

[DeanaMax]

A person's heartrate is such an individual thing and depends on many variables. I suggest you invest in a heartrate monitor. You will be glad you did. The batteries in mine just died and I'm lost without it.

 

[crunchymomof3]

Also, the amount of calories burned depends on your effort that day (for instance, I did Imax 2 today, but I was tired from Body Max yesterday and didn't put forth as much effort as I usually do and my HRM showed I burned less calories), plus, you'll burn less as you get in better shape, too. It's not only different between individuals, but different even yourself from time to time. I also suggest a HRM (I have a Polar F6 and LOVE it) if you'd like to know. HTH!

Carol

 

[dormars1979]

Do these Polar heart rate monitors all include a chest strap? If so, is it comfortable to wear? Does it interfere w/breathing at all? Do you have to wear the chest strap in order for the heart rate monitor to work?

Thanks,
Doreen

 

[star_dust]

Most of them come with a chest strap. I would make sure that you get the kind that clicks together at the front bound by the sensor. I think it's called a wearlink strap for the polar watch models. there is another, cheaper type of strap (I think called the elasticated strap) that I do not like because it pops off while I exercise if my sports bra rubs it! very annoying when it occurs 8 times during a 60 minute workout. The wearlink strap is about $12, but worth it b/c it's comfortable and doesn't pop off. You can get a Mio watch which does not require a strap, but I don't think they are as good at picking up a heart rate from what I've heard.

Anyway, have fun! It is a realiable tool to record calories burned and effort exerted

Annie