Calorie Count Accuracy under "Workout" Mode

[writergal28]

How accurate *IS* that count?  Versa claims I burned 140 calories during a 45 minute barre class, but when I using a Charge 3, it was lower (but it could be because the Charge 3 doesn't HAVE that mode and I was only basing it on the graph?)?  Like half the amount?.

Thanks

[Marrrmaduke]

@writergal28 going by the number it seems pretty accurate to me. Out of curiosity, which exercise mode are you using to track it? Yoga or Pilates? It also depends if your barre workout incorporates aerobic exercises (contradictory to plain Pilates). 

[writergal28]

It was the "workout" mode.  Versa doesn't have anything else by default.  I'm also really tiny - about 95 lb (give or take) at just under 5'2".  I assume that I burn less compared to a more "fit average" size person 

[Marrrmaduke]

@writergal28 you're correct. The 'larger' you are and the less fit you are, the higher calorie burn. A few tips: you can rename the workout in the Fitbit mobile app to Custom Name (i.e. barre). You can also try manually starting a similar type of exercise e.g. yoga. I would probably stick to workout though due to cardio elements in barre. Good luck!