Why calorie counters on treadmills and elliptical machines aren't as accurate as you may think

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If you’re trying to lose weight, don’t trust the calorie readout on ellipticals and other exercise machines. Research shows these machines may overestimate the number of calories burned in a 30-minute session by over 100 calories. Stationary bikes typically have the most accurate readouts, followed by stair climbers, treadmills, and ellipticals.