Finding the right exercise on MFP

LessofBrian

Is there a way to simply enter a generic 'strength training' or 'weight training' in the exercise portion? I'd like to be able to find a generic entry for the strength training, since the class I do is always so different. I've tried different wordings for it but can't find something that'll plug in.

I workout two hours a day, Monday through Thursday. The first hour is a combination of strength and cardio, while the second hour is strictly cardio kickboxing.

Thanks!

socioseguro

Hi:
I created my own entry at the MFP exercise portion. I label it "strenght training" and I enter the calories burned provided by my own Heart Rate Monitor, while training. I type the new number every day.

LessofBrian

Excellent! Thanks for the help.

CyberTone

You can log the amount of time for "strength training" under the Cardiovascular section to get an estimate for Calories burned. You can use the Strength Training section to log sets, reps, and weights, but that section does not account for the amount of time or Calories burned.

Add "Strength training (weight lifting, weight training)" to Cardiovascular to get estimated Calories Burned added to your Diary. Please note that the Calories burned for Cardiovascular exercises provided by MFP are based on published metabolic equivalent of tasks (METs), which are estimates for a general population and may differ for you as an individual. If desired, add individual strength training exercises, such as "Biceps Curl," to Strength Training to have a log of sets, reps, and weights as individual exercises.

Please see these articles in the list of articles on this topic in the MFP Help pages...
myfitnesspal.desk.com/customer/portal/articles/11170-why-don-t-you-calculate-calories-burned-for-strength-training-
myfitnesspal.desk.com/customer/portal/topics/455842-exercise-diary-and-exercise-database/articles