change in calorie burn for cardio

sherry7899 · 04-03-20, 11:47 AM

I have noticed lately (I use a Polar A370) that my calorie burn for cardio has been lower lately by 30 to 60 calories . I did a dance workout this morning that I had done a few weeks ago (exact workout) and my calorie burn was about 40 calories lower.

Does anyone know what would cause a lower calorie burn? I know I'm still getting all the benefits of exercise and it does not really matter, but I am curious.

Thanks!
Sherry

fanofladyvols · 04-03-20, 09:21 PM

Two things come to mind..First possibility....is it possible your body is getting more efficient at that type of exercise..getting used to what it needs to do?

Second possibility...is the amount of energy you put into the moves was less enthusiastic, less intense on your part?

I know just because I do the same workout that I don't always do it the same way.

Not to say you just went through the motions but were you really into the workout the first time but maybe not as enthusiastic the second time around?

yogapam · 04-03-20, 11:28 PM

Sherry - I’m not convinced that fitness trackers are super accurate. I have a Fitbit but I rarely look at calorie burn. I tend to look at steps and especially at active minutes.

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04-03-20, 11:47 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	change in calorie burn for cardio I have noticed lately (I use a Polar A370) that my calorie burn for cardio has been lower lately by 30 to 60 calories . I did a dance workout this morning that I had done a few weeks ago (exact workout) and my calorie burn was about 40 calories lower. Does anyone know what would cause a lower calorie burn? I know I'm still getting all the benefits of exercise and it does not really matter, but I am curious. Thanks! Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

04-03-20, 09:21 PM
fanofladyvols Join Date: May 2004 Location: Modify City, State of Fierce	Two things come to mind..First possibility....is it possible your body is getting more efficient at that type of exercise..getting used to what it needs to do? Second possibility...is the amount of energy you put into the moves was less enthusiastic, less intense on your part? I know just because I do the same workout that I don't always do it the same way. Not to say you just went through the motions but were you really into the workout the first time but maybe not as enthusiastic the second time around? __________________ Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word/Guiding Principle for 2024: Embrace: embrace my faith, my family, my friends, myself, the process, the progress, the hard work, the strength program I choose, the recovery methods and rest I need, my life, the good times, and the memories of good people.

04-03-20, 11:28 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Sherry - I’m not convinced that fitness trackers are super accurate. I have a Fitbit but I rarely look at calorie burn. I tend to look at steps and especially at active minutes. __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n