Hello,
Recently picked up a forerunner 220 and have entered my details into connect and have gone for a few runs/long walks.
Based on entering Activity level 7, I appear to be getting about 100cals lower on the watch compared to MFP and most online calculators during both runs and walks.
This is also the case if I manually enter the same activity in Garmin Connect. Manually entering puts the calorie in line with what I'm seeing on most calculators.
I believe the HRM is working well and have entered my resting HR which is in high 40's. So I'm wondering the following:
1. Based on running around 5-5.5 mi usually 5-6 days a week & pace usually 6:30 - 6:45 min/mi (avg HR mid 150's), would the activity level 7be accurate for me? Also throw in some Insanity episodes instead of running some times. I have searched around and can't find a more elaborate chart other than the firstbeat one that lists days/hours of activity to align level.
2. Is it possible based on the above fitness level that MFP/most online calculators are generously overestimating my calorie burn?
3. Does the reading on the watch/connect sound a bit low?
4. Does the watch/connect calculate "net calories burned"? Or is it calculating "gross calories burned" during the workout; basically including BMR + current exercise.
Thanks in advance for your input.