Calculating calories burned weight lifting

Cellphoneman123

So I'm just wondering how do people calculate calories burned during weight lifting? Thanks for the help.

TavistockToad

Look it up in your exercise diary

sijomial

I just use the MFP database entry (log under the cardio section remember).

It's a small amount and impossible to measure so not worth trying to be more accurate than that. The estimate is based on METS but of course it's a rough estimate and style of lifting and volume of weight lifted will make a difference.
Near enough is good enough!

Cellphoneman123

Thanks for the help guys

Cellphoneman123

OK I see where I can add the strength training excersise but it only allows me to add the sets/reps/weight. But when I set it I don't see the calories burned. Under cardio it asks me to input the calories burned. Sorry if this sounds stupid, but I really don't know.

sijomial

Under the cardio section search the database for "Strength training (weight lifting, weight training) "
Add the duration and you will get the estimate.

The Strength section of the exercise diary has no calorie count functionality.

Cellphoneman123

OK thank you for your help.