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strength exercises

luckieface
luckieface Posts: 7 Member
edited January 27 in Fitness and Exercise
how come when you log in any strength exercise it doesnt show calories. you are burning calories.

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  • JeffseekingV
    JeffseekingV Posts: 3,165 Member
    Log it under cardio
  • gerard54
    gerard54 Posts: 1,107 Member
    I log it under cardio...
  • mreeves261
    mreeves261 Posts: 728 Member
    It's my understanding there is not an accurate way to capture them because weight lifting exercises create a burn that last well after your lifting session is over.

    If you are looking for a general idea here's a link to the math I use to get a VERY BASIC idea of what I burned while lifting only.

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/338469-how-to-calculate-calories-burned-weight-lifting/

    I eat back my exercise calories which is why I wanted a general idea. I do not limit myself as much on lifting days. If I am hungry I eat. I just eat a smart choice instead of snacking on chips or something.
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