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Calories burned using weights

revowens
revowens Posts: 15 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Is there a website or something that tells how many calories are burned lifting weights or using the weight machines? Probably like everyone else here I try to be as precise as I can be when it comes to counting consumed calories vs exercise calories. I can't seem to find good info on this subject though.

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  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    That's because none exists. There is no way to accurately estimate weight lifting calories. Any "calculation" you will find, from any source, will be no more accurate than just using trial and error.

  • jennybearlv
    jennybearlv Posts: 1,519 Member
    Use the strength training activity in the cardio section of MFP. It's still just an estimate, but better than nothing.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/exercise/art-20050999?pg=2
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    edited July 2017
    You just have to accept that precision isn't possible for something that can't be measured.

    The "Strength training (weight lifting, weight training)" category is a good a choice as any (and far better than many!).

    The calories burned are low so being inaccurate / imprecise isn't really that significant.
  • timtam163
    timtam163 Posts: 500 Member
    I think most advice I've seen is to shift macros toward higher protein intake, especially after a weightlifting sesh, and if you are feeling hungry a lot, up your activity level setting and see what MFP says. Also eating complex carbs before a workout, or something. Timing seems to matter more than anything else.
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