How to Log Strength Training

jadorade91

I did about 20 minutes of strength training on my legs today. 3 sets of 15 of leg curls, leg extensions, abduction and adduction, and leg presses.

I logged this, and since MFP doesn't count this as burning calories, should I just eat my usual 1200 and no more? I've also seen people enter it in as "Gym, legs" and it shows burned calories. How do you account for strength training?

malibu927

Search for strength training under the cardio section. Just be aware that you probably didn't burn all that much for 20 minutes.

johnneedhamSr

Yes you have to use the cardio selection then look for weight training....
In my humble opinion the credit MFP gives you for exercise is too high.

jadorade91

Yeah, I never eat all of the credit calories they give because it doesn't seem accurate to me. I was just wondering to make sure I wasn't undereating, but I feel fine, so oh well!