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| Yet another Garmin thread... calories? (Read 222 times) |
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posted: 5/14/2008 at 3:08 AM |
I noticed that my 405 tends to have lower calorie readings for runs compared to my old Polar. I did a easy bike ride today and noticed the exact opposite in bike mode.
Examples:
Yesterday, Run for 1:00:32, avg HR 141, calories 477
Today, Bike for 59:46, avg HR 114, calories 824
I checked my user settings and they are all correct. Anyone else notice this with their Garmins?  |
Ross
2008 Goals
• Escape from O'Hare terminal G 11:45 5/3/08
• Run for 5 min - 15 min - 30 min
• 5k (5/17 - 32:24) - 4m/HM
• Weight < 200
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posted: 5/14/2008 at 3:16 AM |
I would be more concerned with the fact that you have balls for hands. How do you even work the Garmin buttons?
Seriously, I have no idea what formula Garmin uses to track calories. I would assume it's rudimentary at best and I don't even use that function. Ditto for Polar. They probably both just use some general formula. |
Boston 2008
DWARP
Marathon Madness Mob |
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posted: 5/14/2008 at 3:23 AM
modified: 5/14/2008 at 3:33 AM |
The 405 is touch screen. 
You should see me bowl with no arms. 
MTA: Reference for those not familiar with wii sports. |
Ross
2008 Goals
• Escape from O'Hare terminal G 11:45 5/3/08
• Run for 5 min - 15 min - 30 min
• 5k (5/17 - 32:24) - 4m/HM
• Weight < 200
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posted: 5/14/2008 at 3:37 AM |
| Based on a recent discussion - I think the difference is the Garmin is showing calories burned from your exercise alone. The Polar is showing metabolism burn + exercise burn. |
Mike | Current Training Plan
Out near the edge where life is in full color. |
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posted: 5/14/2008 at 1:13 PM |
| I googled it and the consensus seems to be that Garmins are wildly inaccurate with calories. They don't appear to factor in heart rates. I wonder if there is a comparable plugin for Sport Tracks like the altitude correction plugin. I'll just use the RA calorie count for my reference. |
Ross
2008 Goals
• Escape from O'Hare terminal G 11:45 5/3/08
• Run for 5 min - 15 min - 30 min
• 5k (5/17 - 32:24) - 4m/HM
• Weight < 200
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