First of all, these are calculators, not actual monitors that actually monitor your body precisely what they say they are burning.
They plug in sex, height, weight, fitness level, heart rate, age, etc. Put it in a formula and VOILA this is "supposedly" what you are burning per minute, etc.
So, first there is that - it's a formula. you might have burned 340 calories, 440 or 300. Who knows for sure.
But yes, typically, men burn calories much faster than women as a general population. That can vary person to person, but you can learn about your own body. You will gradually learn that you either tend to lose as they predict, faster or slower and go from there.
So please, be aware, that if you are both looking to get fit and lose weight (though he probably doesn't have much to lose if any depending on his build) he WILL outpace you and it could be by a lot.
But, I think it's great you are working out together - it's a great way to stick to it!
Last edited by berryblondeboys; 04-05-2014 at 09:57 AM.
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