How accurate is the calorie count? Specifically, do they not ask for my weight but surely that is a factor.
785843
It does ask for weight, but I always take calorie counters with a grain of salt since there's no REAL way of knowing just how accurate it is. I've found that if I do the same workout on this machine at home as I do at the gym, they're usually within about 50 calories of one another.
1615358
I think the calorie count is way off. I used it a couple of times in kick boxing cardio class, which is really intense cardio, and it would only show that I burned like 350 calories. I'm sure its much more than that. If counting calories is what you really want I would get the strape that goes around your body instead of the watch. Its supposed to be much more accurate. Hope this helps!
1947934
While I haven't bought a refurbished unit lately, the meters I've bought all had calorie counters and were the kind that tracked your pulse via analog straps (Pulsar, Timex,). The calorie count would of course be an approximation as no input is provided for age, weight, etc.
1386616
To be honest..I am still having problems with mine correctly doing steps..calories it does well..but steps I have trouble with.
1865829
Heart rate: yes, definitely.Calories: NO. (and I don't really believe the calorie tracking anyway, it depends too much on a individual's metabolism).
2009248
I have never concerned myself with caloric numbers. We would all be better off eating proper foods, less carbs and forgetting the word "diet". Loosing weight requires a change of lifestyle not diet. (The first month I was on barley I lost 30 lbs)
2195947
not to my knowlege, but i have been more interested in using the machine than in what the computer program is saying. i have lost 15 lbs since i got it!
1100819
No, it varies. In some it is very close and others much less or a little more. Here is a link to look up the ones you want.http://caloriecount.about.com/thinkthin-nutrition-m1058
408691
I gave a friend that list weight but was nursing and didn't do the cleanse- I dud the 24 day challenge and lost nothing! But the week I was off the pills ... I lost 3 lbs and that was it! I even had my thyroid tested - was told it was normal .
187556
My experience has been that the number moves around quickly until it has calculated the precise weight - - but then it stops. Is your scale on a flat, hard surface? Please think about calling the EatSmart Products Team at (201) 465-4381 for help. They state that they are there to help.
545727
Yes it does, but I believe it's assuming you're "average build" since no weight information input. So for me, I have to be aware I'm probably burning less than it says.
1794601
This morning I stepped on it and it told me my weight. (down six pounds) I understand your confusion, some scales do require a "tap" This one does not. I will check tomorrow to be sure.
1466556
exercise machines are wrong when it comes to the total calories burned. I'd go by what the heart monitor says. It sucks I know. I made the same mistake. I thought i was burning 600 calories on my elliptical and was eating according to burning that many calories and gained weight.
366629
Yep! Been taking them for more than a year (Oct 2014 to now!), and have lost and kept off 15 pounds. I only had 15 to lose, so I'm here to tell you, it's the real deal.
1363748
It does an estimated calorie count based on the amount of steps you take. It won't factor in any other activity.
1455899
I don't think so, like the other person said calorie counts vary. I used my elliptical and checked it with my garmin vivofit on my wrist, the elliptical said I used 58 1/2 calories while my vivofit said it was only 41. So I guess you choose which one you want to believe.
598868
If you want an accurate read on number of calories burned, steps taken, distance walked in a day then yes...but I only wear during my workouts to get a sense of what I've done during that workout. It's really up to you.