how many calories burned? is that effective?

[new_start]

i've started working out now and i always end up sweating but i want to know what i can use to work out whether i've had an effective workout-

i just want to improve my general fitness and i've bought a dancemat which tells you how many calories burned. however does anyone know how it actually works this out and also whether it's a good indicator as to if i've had a good workout?

are there any other things i could look out or workout myself when using the dancemat?

 

[SgtSlaughter]

sounds like you're in the wrong forum.

Effective workout = seeing results after keeping at it for a long period of time.

 

[new_start]

(sorry about the forum - not sure how to move it to the right place, if you can please do.)

of course, the results of your workout are the best indication of doing a good workout but how about when you're actually doing the exercise? i refer to things like dancemat, treadmill, endurance machines etc

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Honestly... I put out 200% effort whenever I'm doing anything... do your best and you should expect the best results from that.

High intensity workouts will make major changes to one's body.

You "half-ass" (not full effort) a workout... you get half-ass results.

That's the best I can explain it.... be consistant and deligent in your efforts and you WILL see results... take before photos... and take some more photos 1 month down the road, ect.

 

[*Bunny*]

Sarge reference this ... http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=474661


Great post by the way, as always

 

[SgtSlaughter]

GREAT bunny DDR gif in that thread

Ok... so, uhhh... just dance your ass off I guess

Once you work up your endurance to where you start going so fast you might as well be jumping in place then it may be time to start some sprint running routines


Good Luck!

 

[alex2678]

Never tried one of these things myself, I might though, but if you're looking at something to see how many calories you burn during your workout:

http://www.impactsports.com/

Keep in mind that treadmills only count the number of revolutions the machine makes and can sometimes give an inaccurate reading if you're leaning on the handles.

 

[*Bunny*]

Never tried one of these things myself, I might though

Do it & give me some feedback .. please

 

[new_start]

thanks for the advice guys, obviously i understand that using something like DDR isn't a substitute for a really good workout at the gym or wherever but i thought i would be able to recommend it to my mom as she can use the dancemat thing at home. i just wanted to find out if theres a way i can workout if shes burned enough calories or whatever during her workout. having said that, is 'burning calories' an efficient thing to use as a guide on your workout?

 

[*Bunny*]

i just wanted to find out if theres a way i can workout if shes burned enough calories or whatever during her workout. having said that, is 'burning calories' an efficient thing to use as a guide on your workout?

I don't understand the first sentence. Sorry

Burning cals is absolutely a good way to track your progress, at the very basic level, cals in < cals out (burned) = weightloss...

Log foods into www.fitday.com to get an accurate read on what you/her are actually consuming. Keep in mind your BMR is also important ...

i.e. BMR - For instance ... your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories you'd burn if you stayed in bed all day (sorry if you already knew what )



If your BMR + Exercise exceeds cals consumed = weight loss (unless of course you are not eating enough & starving yourself, then you can gain weight & store FAT... bad bad bad)