Logging exercise

JenRainbow1

I'm not sure how can to log my exercise if I'm using fitness blender? Or how can I log Pilates as strength? or fitness blender strength workouts? I've added it under something new before and today put it under aerobics. I'm concerned that my calories burned will not be accurate. Maybe I'm being overly concerned.
I don't count reps when I'm following a video only when I'm doing exercise on my own, then they're Pilates exercises which are not listed on the "strength" section so I'm not sure how to log them either. I don't have a fitness tracker, fitbit or whatever too expensive (£100s!)


This evening is definitely not accurate: I managed 15 minutes of one video: which was a warm up and a few kickboxing moves until I realised I can't follow kickboxing and switched to a different video. The next video I realised I also couldn't follow as it was too intensive after the one I'd just attempted So I did a ten minute abs workout and then a five minute stretch.
I I've already forgotten the moves I did with the kickboxing. I'm weird, I can't follow Zumba either.
I haven't been very organised with my exercise this evening and made the mistake of trying to find videos on my kodi box internet which can be awkward.


(Sorry in advance if this post is off after all that hunting for videos -because I'm not very organised when it comes to my exercise I pick them on the day and haven't a clue- I'm rushing to get things done before my other half comes home and I can finally watch Game of Thrones. And being overly concerned about a guilty chocolate easter egg my boss gave me)

Thanks for reading. I'm having one of those argh! moments

TeaBea

You can put something in the exact correct category......and it will still be an estimate. Everything in MFP with a calorie burn estimate is listed under the cardiovascular section.

MFP's estimates tend to be generous, so most people eat back 50-75% and then increase or decrease that number based upon 2-3 weeks of actual results.

Another option - if you know your workouts are going to be a regular thing.....use a TDEE calculator & take your deficit from that number. This way you don't need to worry about logging exercise (because it's already accounted for).

http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/