how to log these

2015fitnessmode

What would i log thesea exercises as, wall sits, planks, and squats just using your body weight? Would they be considered strength or cardio? I dont see them listed in either.

Timshel_

Caloric wise, strength training is going to give you a lot of calorie burn. I do log strength training under the cardio tab though. I do quick 20 minute routines and I think it is only around 100 calories.

WA_mama2

Do you have any heart rate data? If you do you can just enter your time and estimated cal burn by creating your own entry.

I enter bodyweight exercises like squats/lunges as strength.

Timshel_

Actually, it is only 88 for 20 mins.

WA_mama2

And what data is that entry based on? Randomly picking stuff is not a good idea.

Timshel_

WA_mama2 wrote: »

And what is that entry based on what data? Randomly picking stuff is not a good idea.

It's not random. Database figures are based on average caloric burns.

You cannot use HR data for lifting because it will be way off. Here is a good MFP post with lots of detail.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/hrms-cannot-count-calories-during-strength-training-17698

rainbowbow

you need to log it as circuit training.

2015fitnessmode

Thanks everyone