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erink
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On machines like stairmaster, elliptical, etc., how accurate is the calories burned reading? I use the elliptical machine frequently, and it tells me to enter my weight, age, level, time, and program...I think that's it. I weigh 79 kg (174lbs), and it reads that after 45 minutes of the "Kilimanjaro" or "Hill Plus" program, I've burned something like 600 calories. That seems kind of high...any input?

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Peter
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I know this isn't very specific, but I have read that they are generally a little on the high side.

You can still use the numbers to compare one workout to the next, however.

Peter :monkey:

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i know its a little late for this post...but i did some reading after i read this because i rely greatly on my calories burned reading from my elliptical...so i found this article.....pretty informative.....

cnn.com/HEALTH/heart/9909/07/cardiomachine.accuracy/index.html

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