In The Groove Calorie Count.

**Superfreak04** · 10-7-2008, 08:36 PM

Okay so I was trying out the ITG fitness mode on the home version. It says I burned 2060 calories. It only took me about 30-40 minutes. I don't think this calorie count is true. Is there a formula or equation where I can find out the real calories I burned? I weight 145 btw.
Thanks, Eric.

**dore** · 10-7-2008, 08:44 PM

It's a pretty big overestimation. Just know that you're burning a hell of a lot of calories when you play

**foilman8805** · 10-7-2008, 08:46 PM

Yeah, burning 2000 calories in less than an hour is a gross overestimation. Unhealthy too.

There probably isn't an accurate way for you to count calories while playing ITG because there are multiple variables to take into account that you can't accurately measure unless you were doing this in a lab.

Not like you should be worried about calories though...lol. >_>

**badman7772** · 10-7-2008, 08:53 PM

Nice! If I were to do that, I'd order a Pizza Hut stuffed crust pepperoni lovers pizza and eat it all and it's like I never even ate anything.

**travman301** · 10-7-2008, 08:54 PM

Yeah, it says i burn like 5000-8000 calories per session. XD

It calculates per step I'm pretty sure.

**flipsta_lombax** · 10-7-2008, 08:54 PM

Here's a fun fact that I learned in Biology last week: Every 3500 Calories you eat gains you a pound. I guess losing that much makes you lose a pound too.

Here's an activity calculator I found on Google:

http://primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...e/calculat.htm

I understand 500+, but 2,000 just seems ridiculous. You'd get a heart attack doing cardio-like things and losing this much calories in a 30 minute workout.

**Superfreak04** · 10-7-2008, 08:57 PM

I'm just not sure about all of this. When I was playing ITG at the arcade, he told me a formula, I just can't remember it.

**flipsta_lombax** · 10-7-2008, 09:00 PM

I wonder who this "he" is. You probably need to play 2 hours of serious ITG to lose even close to that. But then, you'll just run out of energy.

Oh wow, I just discovered if I play 2 hours of tennis I could lose 1,175 calories. Talk about serious workout.

**Superfreak04** · 10-7-2008, 09:04 PM

"He" would be one of my friends from around where I live. =]

**Psychotik** · 10-7-2008, 09:46 PM

When I play ITG at the arcades, I lose about 1000 calories an hour. 2060 in 30 minutes is impossible unless you're a machine.

**Superfreak04** · 10-7-2008, 09:52 PM

Which is why the home version of fitness mode, sucks ><

**MooMoo_Cowfreak** · 10-7-2008, 09:55 PM

Yeah it goes per note. It doesn't take anything into account except your weight (well I think anyway).

**TC_Halogen** · 10-8-2008, 12:56 AM

There are only two variables in the factoring of the calories that you use, and that is calories lost due to your weight for ONE step and step count. There is never an unknown variable. So, it's pretty safe to say it's not accurate.

So, basically, nx(s)

Where N is your weight, x is your amount of calories lost per step and s is the step count.

I think that's right...

**Superfreak04** · 10-8-2008, 06:30 AM

Ugh, why even have this system if it's not even correct? But I guess I'll just play 2 hours worth then.

**dore** · 10-8-2008, 07:50 AM

They have it just to have something, but there's no way to really determine the true calorie count without factoring in other variables that you can't just type in to a machine. It has to be an average of all the different skill levels of players, so that it's the most accurate for the most people. They have to consider that lots of people take gigantic steps and pound on the machine, making every step burn more calories than a high-level expert player with great technique. However, that expert player takes more of an aerobic beating, so to speak, which makes his calorie count pretty independent from the step count and more about the time played.

If I were to try to get an accurate estimation I'd use one of the calorie tracker utilities and look up running at some sort of equivalent speed, because that's the most similar exercise IMO.

SethSquall · 10-8-2008, 09:18 AM

ITG is still an awesome work out. And to be told you burned 2060 isn't a bad thing. It may be over zealous but it's certainly not a bad thing. At least you have been doing it.

This is funny. As I've made a work out routine.

2 Hour ITG a day. (this alone would be enough for me personally)
2 Hour Rock Band drums a day.
Walk for half hour.

Win. Seriously, working out is fun. It's not the same as going down the gym or doing weights blah blah blah but I'm telling you it's more than enough for anyone to stay fit.

jellygod · 10-8-2008, 09:43 AM

im guessing that realistically playing on heavy, playing level 8s+ for an hour you would burn about 700-800 calories depending on your weight.

**TC_Halogen** · 10-8-2008, 11:30 AM

Imagine someone who is like 200 lb or so who plays a level 13 song that has about 800 steps. O_O

That is a lot of calories lost. >.>

**dore** · 10-8-2008, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TC_Halogen

Imagine someone who is like 200 lb or so who plays a level 13 song that has about 800 steps. O_O

That is a lot of calories lost. >.>

I'm 190 and I can tell you it's a hell of a feeling lol

**TC_Halogen** · 10-8-2008, 02:42 PM

XD

Holy SHET I PASSED SUMMER I AM AWES--- *passes out*

10-7-2008, 08:36 PM	#1
Superfreak04 FFR Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 33 Posts: 2,407	In The Groove Calorie Count. Okay so I was trying out the ITG fitness mode on the home version. It says I burned 2060 calories. It only took me about 30-40 minutes. I don't think this calorie count is true. Is there a formula or equation where I can find out the real calories I burned? I weight 145 btw. Thanks, Eric. __________________

10-7-2008, 08:44 PM	#2
dore caveman pornstar Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ridin on a unicorn Age: 33 Posts: 6,317	Re: In The Groove Calorie Count. It's a pretty big overestimation. Just know that you're burning a hell of a lot of calories when you play __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IREnpHco9mw

10-7-2008, 08:46 PM	#3
foilman8805 smoke wheat hail satin Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: LA baby Age: 35 Posts: 5,704	Re: In The Groove Calorie Count. Yeah, burning 2000 calories in less than an hour is a gross overestimation. Unhealthy too. There probably isn't an accurate way for you to count calories while playing ITG because there are multiple variables to take into account that you can't accurately measure unless you were doing this in a lab. Not like you should be worried about calories though...lol. >_>

10-7-2008, 08:53 PM	#4
badman7772 It happens for a reason. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Carolina Age: 34 Posts: 5,622	Re: In The Groove Calorie Count. Nice! If I were to do that, I'd order a Pizza Hut stuffed crust pepperoni lovers pizza and eat it all and it's like I never even ate anything. __________________ like, giggity or something?

10-7-2008, 08:54 PM	#5
travman301 #swagdog Join Date: Mar 2004 Age: 33 Posts: 2,641	Re: In The Groove Calorie Count. Yeah, it says i burn like 5000-8000 calories per session. XD It calculates per step I'm pretty sure.

10-7-2008, 08:54 PM	#6
flipsta_lombax Lombax Connoisseur Join Date: May 2006 Location: Virginia Age: 34 Posts: 2,556	Re: In The Groove Calorie Count. Here's a fun fact that I learned in Biology last week: Every 3500 Calories you eat gains you a pound. I guess losing that much makes you lose a pound too. Here's an activity calculator I found on Google: http://primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...e/calculat.htm I understand 500+, but 2,000 just seems ridiculous. You'd get a heart attack doing cardio-like things and losing this much calories in a 30 minute workout. __________________ Best FGO: Time To Eye{3-0-0-0} Best SCORE: Husigi Usagi Milk Tei {16-1-2-8}

10-7-2008, 08:57 PM	#7
Superfreak04 FFR Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 33 Posts: 2,407	Re: In The Groove Calorie Count. I'm just not sure about all of this. When I was playing ITG at the arcade, he told me a formula, I just can't remember it. __________________

10-7-2008, 09:00 PM	#8
flipsta_lombax Lombax Connoisseur Join Date: May 2006 Location: Virginia Age: 34 Posts: 2,556	Re: In The Groove Calorie Count. I wonder who this "he" is. You probably need to play 2 hours of serious ITG to lose even close to that. But then, you'll just run out of energy. Oh wow, I just discovered if I play 2 hours of tennis I could lose 1,175 calories. Talk about serious workout. __________________ Best FGO: Time To Eye{3-0-0-0} Best SCORE: Husigi Usagi Milk Tei {16-1-2-8}

10-7-2008, 09:04 PM	#9
Superfreak04 FFR Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 33 Posts: 2,407	Re: In The Groove Calorie Count. "He" would be one of my friends from around where I live. =] __________________

10-7-2008, 09:52 PM	#11
Superfreak04 FFR Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 33 Posts: 2,407	Re: In The Groove Calorie Count. Which is why the home version of fitness mode, sucks >< __________________

10-8-2008, 12:56 AM	#13
TC_Halogen Rhythm game specialist. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Age: 32 Posts: 19,376	Re: In The Groove Calorie Count. There are only two variables in the factoring of the calories that you use, and that is calories lost due to your weight for ONE step and step count. There is never an unknown variable. So, it's pretty safe to say it's not accurate. So, basically, nx(s) Where N is your weight, x is your amount of calories lost per step and s is the step count. I think that's right...

10-8-2008, 06:30 AM	#14
Superfreak04 FFR Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 33 Posts: 2,407	Re: In The Groove Calorie Count. Ugh, why even have this system if it's not even correct? But I guess I'll just play 2 hours worth then. __________________

10-8-2008, 07:50 AM	#15
dore caveman pornstar Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ridin on a unicorn Age: 33 Posts: 6,317	Re: In The Groove Calorie Count. They have it just to have something, but there's no way to really determine the true calorie count without factoring in other variables that you can't just type in to a machine. It has to be an average of all the different skill levels of players, so that it's the most accurate for the most people. They have to consider that lots of people take gigantic steps and pound on the machine, making every step burn more calories than a high-level expert player with great technique. However, that expert player takes more of an aerobic beating, so to speak, which makes his calorie count pretty independent from the step count and more about the time played. If I were to try to get an accurate estimation I'd use one of the calorie tracker utilities and look up running at some sort of equivalent speed, because that's the most similar exercise IMO. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IREnpHco9mw

10-8-2008, 09:43 AM	#17
jellygod FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Age: 34 Posts: 1,703	Re: In The Groove Calorie Count. im guessing that realistically playing on heavy, playing level 8s+ for an hour you would burn about 700-800 calories depending on your weight. __________________ RETIRED ___________________________ Best AAAs- Monstrous Turtles, Get down Styles- index,spread Tier Points: 148 Rank 8 in regional ranking(Great Lakes) "Never argue with stupid people, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience."

10-8-2008, 11:30 AM	#18
TC_Halogen Rhythm game specialist. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Age: 32 Posts: 19,376	Re: In The Groove Calorie Count. Imagine someone who is like 200 lb or so who plays a level 13 song that has about 800 steps. O_O That is a lot of calories lost. >.>

10-8-2008, 02:42 PM	#20
TC_Halogen Rhythm game specialist. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Age: 32 Posts: 19,376	Re: In The Groove Calorie Count. XD Holy SHET I PASSED SUMMER I AM AWES--- passes out

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