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Why isn't weight/strength training added into the amount of

sisdahgoldenhair
sisdahgoldenhair Posts: 4
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Each day I do weight and cardio training and log it in here on myfittnesspal.com. I get disappointed. I do so much strenghth training and wonder why it isn't considered a calorie burner...

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  • lgblack
    lgblack Posts: 73 Member
    That section is only for your benefit to track/record your progress as far as reps and weights. Look under the list for cardio...and you will find stuff for weight training. calisthenics...or whatever.
  • lgblack
    lgblack Posts: 73 Member
    ...actually, there is "Strength training" line...
  • evanbeek
    evanbeek Posts: 42 Member
    If you want your weight training to show calories burned, add a "Cardio Exercise" and select "Strength training (weight lifting, weight training)" and then the amount of time that you did your weight training.

    Adding a "Strength Training Exercise" is mainly for tracking your progress as far as weight and reps.
  • sisdahgoldenhair
    sisdahgoldenhair Posts: 4
    Thanks. That wasn't immediately clear to me.
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