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Calories burnt

Former Member over 4 years ago

Hi guys, day 2 of my Garmin watch and I’m loving it, so much better than the old Fitbit.

anyway, do these numbers look correct to you,I seem to be burning a lot of calories,

it’s just walking in a field.

My BMR is around 2.4k

can you actually burn 400 calories in that time from just walking ?

thanks guys

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0 tess over 4 years ago

Make sure your MaxHR, height, weight, age, gender and activity class are all correct. An average HR of 138 vs your pace seems quite high. Were you using the oHRM?

0 Former Member over 4 years ago in reply to tess

Hi Tess, I’m quite unhealthy and previously sedentary, but I was wearing a weighted vest. I’ll check those settings though, thanks

0 mcalista over 4 years ago

431 calories seems reasonable for that heart rate for 37 minutes.

But I agree with Tess, the HR seems high for that pace, but not necessarily infeasible if you are unfit and carrying a weight vest.

0 Former Member over 4 years ago in reply to mcalista

very unfit, 276lb and weighted vest. Thats why im sticking to waking for now, my gains are noticeable though. in 2 months time, ill be much better.

0 tess over 4 years ago in reply to Former Member

in 2 months time, ill be much better.

I absolutely love that attitude! It's never too late to improve one's self. Good for you and keep it up. Don't let anyone or anything tell you that you can't reach your goals. Keep in mind that these forums aren't just for device support. If you ever start to feel down, or feel what you're doing is wrong or not enough, don't get discouraged. People here will help you stay on track.

I’m quite unhealthy and previously sedentary

Soon enough you'll be saying that no more.

0 Former Member over 4 years ago in reply to tess

Thank you Tess, that as very nice of you to say, and yes, thank you for the support. :-)