7 minute workout
karlabogle
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hi I've been doing the 7 minute workout app but can't figure out how to log it in my diary. Any ideas?
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Aerobics general?0
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It won't matter. At 7 minutes it's going to be good for a negligible amount of calories0
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jeremywm1977 wrote: »
What do you want him to say? log 500 calories?0 -
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It's going to be under 100 calories. That said, just keeping it intense will help with fitness results.
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ThickMcRunFast wrote: »What do you want him to say? log 500 calories?
I don't think anyone was fishing for more calories. I think karlabogle was just looking for guidance on how to enter accurately. Further, it's probably dangerous to use the "round down" rule in a calorie counting app (e.g., "10 chips won't matter, it's probably <100 calories").
I'd probably use the "Strength training" option for something like the 7 minute workout. I don't think it has enough aerobic activity to be comparable to a Les Mills BODYPUMP. Further, if you enter it in as 7 minutes (or more as you get to higher levels in the app), it'll give an appropriately low calorie count. However, strength training will have long-term benefits, so I'd avoid be too obsessed with the calories and keep up with 7-minute workout--perhaps supplementing with some jogging for the calories so that you can snack more.0 -
If it's literally only 7 minutes, you could probably pick any exercise option and be in the correct ballpark.0
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If it's literally only 7 minutes, you could probably pick any exercise option and be in the correct ballpark.
Correct.
I did look it up, though. More because I had to know if somebody actually created a real 7 Minute Abs workout than anything. It appears to be bodyweight exercises. I'd probably use one of the calisthenics entries to log it.0 -
ThickMcRunFast wrote: »jeremywm1977 wrote: »
Wow, it isn't a matter of one end of the spectrum or the other. It just seemed like such a "poo on you" comment.......trust me, I'm a member of the "poo on you" comment club, so I know one when I see one.
500 calories, no, not at all.......but perhaps something more helpful than "It won't matter."0 -
I'd probably use one of the calisthenics entries to log it.
Leave it up to you whether to log it as 7 minutes vigorous or light/moderate0 -
jeremywm1977 wrote: »ThickMcRunFast wrote: »jeremywm1977 wrote: »
Wow, it isn't a matter of one end of the spectrum or the other. It just seemed like such a "poo on you" comment.......trust me, I'm a member of the "poo on you" comment club, so I know one when I see one.
500 calories, no, not at all.......but perhaps something more helpful than "It won't matter."
lead by example. feel free to provide the most helpful comment the english language is capable of constructing to convey the importance of logging ~65 calories worth of exercise. because for my own workouts, I wouldn't log it. because it won't matter. it might be something to help me get in shape be the calories don't matter.
but please, show me how it's done.0 -
jeremywm1977 wrote: »ThickMcRunFast wrote: »jeremywm1977 wrote: »
Wow, it isn't a matter of one end of the spectrum or the other. It just seemed like such a "poo on you" comment.......trust me, I'm a member of the "poo on you" comment club, so I know one when I see one.
500 calories, no, not at all.......but perhaps something more helpful than "It won't matter."
lead by example. feel free to provide the most helpful comment the english language is capable of constructing to convey the importance of logging ~65 calories worth of exercise. because for my own workouts, I wouldn't log it. because it won't matter. it might be something to help me get in shape be the calories don't matter.
but please, show me how it's done.
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jeremywm1977 wrote: »jeremywm1977 wrote: »ThickMcRunFast wrote: »jeremywm1977 wrote: »
Wow, it isn't a matter of one end of the spectrum or the other. It just seemed like such a "poo on you" comment.......trust me, I'm a member of the "poo on you" comment club, so I know one when I see one.
500 calories, no, not at all.......but perhaps something more helpful than "It won't matter."
lead by example. feel free to provide the most helpful comment the english language is capable of constructing to convey the importance of logging ~65 calories worth of exercise. because for my own workouts, I wouldn't log it. because it won't matter. it might be something to help me get in shape be the calories don't matter.
but please, show me how it's done.
Being a perfect person already, I am often called upon to be an example for others, so I greatly appreciate you admitting your faults and asking for my tutelage. That was a brave first step, and for only $19.99, you can get the next tape in my 37 step series to unlocking the perfection within you.
Yep. That totally helped the OP there. So much more than Dave's pointing out that 7 minutes doesn't really matter enough to log the burn because....it doesn't.0 -
jeremywm1977 wrote: »
I would not consider insulting someone a helpful post.0 -
jeremywm1977 wrote: »jeremywm1977 wrote: »ThickMcRunFast wrote: »jeremywm1977 wrote: »
Wow, it isn't a matter of one end of the spectrum or the other. It just seemed like such a "poo on you" comment.......trust me, I'm a member of the "poo on you" comment club, so I know one when I see one.
500 calories, no, not at all.......but perhaps something more helpful than "It won't matter."
lead by example. feel free to provide the most helpful comment the english language is capable of constructing to convey the importance of logging ~65 calories worth of exercise. because for my own workouts, I wouldn't log it. because it won't matter. it might be something to help me get in shape be the calories don't matter.
but please, show me how it's done.
Being a perfect person already, I am often called upon to be an example for others, so I greatly appreciate you admitting your faults and asking for my tutelage. That was a brave first step, and for only $19.99, you can get the next tape in my 37 step series to unlocking the perfection within you.
But you have forehead wrinkles.....-1 -
54.739
Roughly.0 -
LolBroScience wrote: »jeremywm1977 wrote: »jeremywm1977 wrote: »ThickMcRunFast wrote: »jeremywm1977 wrote: »
Wow, it isn't a matter of one end of the spectrum or the other. It just seemed like such a "poo on you" comment.......trust me, I'm a member of the "poo on you" comment club, so I know one when I see one.
500 calories, no, not at all.......but perhaps something more helpful than "It won't matter."
lead by example. feel free to provide the most helpful comment the english language is capable of constructing to convey the importance of logging ~65 calories worth of exercise. because for my own workouts, I wouldn't log it. because it won't matter. it might be something to help me get in shape be the calories don't matter.
but please, show me how it's done.
Being a perfect person already, I am often called upon to be an example for others, so I greatly appreciate you admitting your faults and asking for my tutelage. That was a brave first step, and for only $19.99, you can get the next tape in my 37 step series to unlocking the perfection within you.
But you have forehead wrinkles.....
Part of the perfection........hard work, thanks for noticing.0 -
PikaKnight wrote: »jeremywm1977 wrote: »jeremywm1977 wrote: »ThickMcRunFast wrote: »jeremywm1977 wrote: »
Wow, it isn't a matter of one end of the spectrum or the other. It just seemed like such a "poo on you" comment.......trust me, I'm a member of the "poo on you" comment club, so I know one when I see one.
500 calories, no, not at all.......but perhaps something more helpful than "It won't matter."
lead by example. feel free to provide the most helpful comment the english language is capable of constructing to convey the importance of logging ~65 calories worth of exercise. because for my own workouts, I wouldn't log it. because it won't matter. it might be something to help me get in shape be the calories don't matter.
but please, show me how it's done.
Being a perfect person already, I am often called upon to be an example for others, so I greatly appreciate you admitting your faults and asking for my tutelage. That was a brave first step, and for only $19.99, you can get the next tape in my 37 step series to unlocking the perfection within you.
Yep. That totally helped the OP there. So much more than Dave's pointing out that 7 minutes doesn't really matter enough to log the burn because....it doesn't.
I already did my part to help the OP.......now I'm attempting to help DavPul. Despite my explosive perfection, lifting people up and rising them to my ranks takes 1-on-1 attention.
Now wait your turn.0 -
jofjltncb6 wrote: »54.739
Roughly.
Holy crap jofjltncb6, short, simple, to the point.
Please write a book and sell it to some of those who are hating on me, for who knows what reason. I come to the defense of the OP and now I'm the a**hole.
As evidenced by my posts above, I can play the role quite nicely.0 -
Cranquistador wrote: »jeremywm1977 wrote: »
I would not consider insulting someone a helpful post.
Debbie Downer is a hilarious character, therefore comparison to her is a compliment. DavPul, you are welcome.0 -
Let's speculate that OP is new to MFP (1 forum post, 3 friends), new to weight loss (4 pounds down, 40-some to go), and perhaps even new to intentional exercise. Shall we go all cutesie-critical of her perfectly valid plans to start getting healthier, and keep track of her progress on MFP in some fashion? Um, no, IMO.
Hi, Karla! I would probably log it as either "Aerobics" or "Calisthenics" depending on the nature of the activity (if more dance-like or walk/run-like, aerobics; if more like floor exercises, then calisthenics). Pick an activity level or subcategory within those categories that seems right based on the specific activity and how hard it seems to you right now. You could also scroll through the exercise database to see what other options might be available.
If you're planning to use those calories in planning your eating, most folks start by eating back only half the exercise calories until they see how things are going.
Or, if you aren't so concerned right now about how many calories it's burning, but want to keep track of what you're doing so you can see progress, you could add the very specific workout you're doing in the "My Exercises" area, then add that entry in your diary when you do the workout.0 -
jeremywm1977 wrote: »jofjltncb6 wrote: »54.739
Roughly.
Holy crap jofjltncb6, short, simple, to the point.
Please write a book and sell it to some of those who are hating on me, for who knows what reason. I come to the defense of the OP and now I'm the a**hole.
As evidenced by my posts above, I can play the role quite nicely.
I'm sure you hijacking the OP's thread is also very helpful.0 -
Let's speculate that OP is new to MFP (1 forum post, 3 friends), new to weight loss (4 pounds down, 40-some to go), and perhaps even new to intentional exercise. Shall we go all cutesie-critical of her perfectly valid plans to start getting healthier, and keep track of her progress on MFP in some fashion? Um, no, IMO.
Hi, Karla! I would probably log it as either "Aerobics" or "Calisthenics" depending on the nature of the activity (if more dance-like or walk/run-like, aerobics; if more like floor exercises, then calisthenics). Pick an activity level or subcategory within those categories that seems right based on the specific activity and how hard it seems to you right now. You could also scroll through the exercise database to see what other options might be available.
If you're planning to use those calories in planning your eating, most folks start by eating back only half the exercise calories until they see how things are going.
Or, if you aren't so concerned right now about how many calories it's burning, but want to keep track of what you're doing so you can see progress, you could add the very specific workout you're doing in the "My Exercises" area, then add that entry in your diary when you do the workout.
Thank you for your helpful post.
I too was looking to add my 2 sets of the 7+ workout (jumping jacks, crunches, planks, squats, pushups, lunges) which I did via moov to keep track of it.
The calories might be negligible (26 kcal), but I like to keep all information together. As long moov isn't integrated (yet?), I have to find the right entry myself.
Given, that the 7 minute workout is around for a while with various apps I am surprised that it isn't in the list.0 -
Andrea050974 wrote: »Let's speculate that OP is new to MFP (1 forum post, 3 friends), new to weight loss (4 pounds down, 40-some to go), and perhaps even new to intentional exercise. Shall we go all cutesie-critical of her perfectly valid plans to start getting healthier, and keep track of her progress on MFP in some fashion? Um, no, IMO.
Hi, Karla! I would probably log it as either "Aerobics" or "Calisthenics" depending on the nature of the activity (if more dance-like or walk/run-like, aerobics; if more like floor exercises, then calisthenics). Pick an activity level or subcategory within those categories that seems right based on the specific activity and how hard it seems to you right now. You could also scroll through the exercise database to see what other options might be available.
If you're planning to use those calories in planning your eating, most folks start by eating back only half the exercise calories until they see how things are going.
Or, if you aren't so concerned right now about how many calories it's burning, but want to keep track of what you're doing so you can see progress, you could add the very specific workout you're doing in the "My Exercises" area, then add that entry in your diary when you do the workout.
Thank you for your helpful post.
I too was looking to add my 2 sets of the 7+ workout (jumping jacks, crunches, planks, squats, pushups, lunges) which I did via moov to keep track of it.
The calories might be negligible (26 kcal), but I like to keep all information together. As long moov isn't integrated (yet?), I have to find the right entry myself.
Given, that the 7 minute workout is around for a while with various apps I am surprised that it isn't in the list.
If we did that, we'd have to have entries for 5, 10, 15, and all the other "increment" workout times. It's actually just easier to log it under aerobic or calisthenics for the amount of time you did it.0 -
Why when we do workouts give us more calories am I going to loose if u don't go over this calorie intake a day0
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marieirigoyen3 wrote: »Why when we do workouts give us more calories am I going to loose if u don't go over this calorie intake a day
Because MFP is based on the NEAT method. That means it gives you a calorie goal to net (in other words, you eat the exercise calories back). The calorie net goal they give you is already set at a deficit.0 -
It won't matter. At 7 minutes it's going to be good for a negligible amount of calories
You're wrong because you are not supposed to just do it once. If you do it 3 times in a row like they suggest, its as good as a lot of other HIIT training routines--most of which are also very hard to log. So you just don't know. Just say that.0 -
It won't matter. At 7 minutes it's going to be good for a negligible amount of calories
You're wrong because you are not supposed to just do it once. If you do it 3 times in a row like they suggest, its as good as a lot of other HIIT training routines--most of which are also very hard to log. So you just don't know. Just say that.
How do you know he doesn't know though? Many of these 7 minute routines that people are talking about aren't as strenuous as you are thinking.0 -
It won't matter. At 7 minutes it's going to be good for a negligible amount of calories
You're wrong because you are not supposed to just do it once. If you do it 3 times in a row like they suggest, its as good as a lot of other HIIT training routines--most of which are also very hard to log. So you just don't know. Just say that.
Sigh. I give up. I just can't care about this stuff anymore. peace0
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