Cardio Martial artsMFP calorie count

ltworide

Just a quick post regarding MFP calorie count accuracy for cardio-martial arts. I take Krav Maga classes and normally just use the MFP calorie calculation for cardio martial arts. I input 45 mins, the actual duration of my class. Last night I wore my heart rate monitor & was surprised that the calorie count from MFP was reasonably close given that the class last night was more focused on technique practice rather than cardio endurance which would entail a higher calorie burn. actual Cals burned was 341 & MFP estimation is around 380 calories burned.

CyberTone

The METs value for "Martial Arts" is 8.8. Note that the METs value includes your BMR (METs=1.0) in the estimated Calories burned per minute.

Most online activity calculators use the published metabolic equivalent of tasks (METs) values that provide an estimate for Calories burned per minute, which are estimates for a general population and may differ for you as an individual based on your level of intensity. MFP generally uses the 2011 METs values compiled in the Compendium of Physical Activities.