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Calories, Fitbit and eliptical

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‎11-13-2016 07:55 - last edited on ‎10-19-2018 18:57 by Moderator Alum

‎11-13-2016 07:55 - last edited on ‎10-19-2018 18:57 by Moderator Alum

My Fitbit says I burned 311 calories but the eliptical machine says I burned 661. What's going on?

 

 

Moderator edit: subject updated for clarity

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‎11-13-2016 08:22

‎11-13-2016 08:22

What sort of answer are you looking for? Two different bits of equipment with two different sets of sensors came up with two different answers. That's about what I'd expect.

If you have a few more details of the circumstances, someone with better fitness knowledge that I may have some ideas.

Mike | London, UK

Blaze, Surge, Charge 2, Charge, Flex 2 - iPad Air 2, Nokia Lumia 925 (Deceased), iPhone 6

Take a look at the Fitbit help site for further assistance and information.

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‎11-13-2016 08:49

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‎11-13-2016 08:49

See yesterday's thread for more insight. 

Without knowing more details it is hard to say. Does the machine know your weight, age, and gender? How long where you on it, how much difference in distance?

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‎11-16-2016 04:54

‎11-16-2016 04:54

A warm welcome to the Community @dumbridge. @Rich_Laue and @MikeF thanks for stopping by. Woman Happy If you have questions about how your tracker measures your calories while being on a elliptical, I recommend checking this post where our friend @FerdinandFitbit is providing a good explanation about this. 

 

I hope this helps, catch you later. Woman Wink

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