Verse underestimating calories burned

[Lindee1]

There have been a lot of emails about how the Versa overestimates calories burned, including counting steps while driving. This has happened to me, too. However, when I am on an elliptical or treadmill, the calorie count number is much LESS on my Versa than the number that appears on the machine I’m using.  Either the Versa is wrong, or the machines at the gym are wrong. My Versa that will show 50 to 60 fewer calories burned on a 25 minute workout than the number on the equipment. This happens, regardless of which machine I choose.  Any ideas?  TIA!

[NellyG · Accepted solution]

This isnt a comment on your particular situation, but gym machines are a bit notorious for overestimating calories. Your best measue is probably to do some googling on the exercises you are doing as see whatvthe ball park figure are for someonenif your physical stats.

[Lindee1]

Good suggestion. Thanks!