Why doesn't strength training give you calories?

michellepearson224

...surely it must burn some? Just tried to log the kettle bell workout I did after my cardio today and i) kettlebell swings aren't even listed but ii) when I try to log it as something equivalent it doesn't give me any calories burnt?? Confused!

Sabine_Stroehm

It does if you log it under cardio rather than strength.

michellepearson224

Ah yes - thankyou!

brianpperkins

From the FAQ in the help section ...

https://myfitnesspal.desk.com/customer/portal/articles/11170-why-don-t-you-calculate-calories-burned-for-strength-training-

chema129

Thanks so much, I was wondering the same thing!