Workout Video = ??? calories

MistyWeeks

I apologize ahead of time if this question has been asked before... I went back several pages and didn't see it as a topic so I figured I would go ahead and ask.

A couple of weeks ago I started Shaun T's Rockin Body work out videos. When I put my minutes in on the exercise tab I'm not sure what to call it. I've been putting in 'dance - aerobic, ballet or modern, twist', but I don't know if that is the best exercise equivalent to choose. Is there something better to list it under?? How do we REALLY know how many calories we are burning?

Thanks for your input and advice!!

jimmmer

I apologize ahead of time if this question has been asked before... I went back several pages and didn't see it as a topic so I figured I would go ahead and ask.

A couple of weeks ago I started Shaun T's Rockin Body work out videos. When I put my minutes in on the exercise tab I'm not sure what to call it. I've been putting in 'dance - aerobic, ballet or modern, twist', but I don't know if that is the best exercise equivalent to choose. Is there something better to list it under?? How do we REALLY know how many calories we are burning?

Thanks for your input and advice!!

If it's cardiovascular, then a HRM with a chest strap will give you the best estimate of calories burnt. However, this is still an estimate, based on data collected and whatever algorithm the manufacturer has chosen to implement.

The MFP estimate for dance will probably be close enough....