Eliptical Crosstrainer Calorie Meters?

Question

I'm training for the US Navy's new Eliptical Trainer Physical Readiness test and it uses the calorie meter on the trainers. I was wondering if anyone knew how these machines calculated calories burned. A formula would be great. Thanks.

Answer 1

It's based on the intensity level, duration, and cycles per minute.

Don't know an exact formula, but do know that the higher the intensity level, longer the duration and more cycles per minute results in higher calorie count.

Answer 2

for the most part statistical data is used (BMI) along with duration and level of intensity of the training. I would get out of the habit of using the calorie meter as they are not accurate. the focus should not be on how many calories is burned during exercise but on performing more "work" in the same amount of time. this is how you increase and measure cardiovascular performance. as cardio vascular performance increase and the Vo2Max increases the BMR will also increase.

Answer 3

Distance Covered in Meters - 504.9 / 44.730 = Estimated VO2 Max

Here is a rough guide:

4-5 laps covered, your VO2 Max will be around 30.

5-7 laps covered, your VO2 Max will be around 45.

7-8 laps covered (2800 meters), your VO2 Max will be around 62.

8-8.5 laps covered (3200 meters), your VO2 Max will be around 67

9 laps covered (3600 meters), your VO2 Max will be around 70.

Learn to keep a close eye on your fitness values and try to continually improve
them. Improvement will lead to great health benefits, and may result in your
goal of decreased body fat (depending upon your nutritional habits.)