Question about burned calories from boxing

Giovanna9563

Hi, I just started recording calories to lose weight and also joined Title Boxing Club in my area.
Does anyone have any idea what to record for exercise/calories if I do the “power hour” boxing class? I know it will vary for body type etc, but ballpark ideas are welcome!!
Thank u!

jmasci20

I wear a FitBit to Title classes and burn about 550 calories. However a lot will depend on your cardio fitness level!

Giovanna9563

Thank u.. I didn’t realize fitbits did that. I’ll check it out.

MeanderingMammal

Giovanna9563 wrote: »

Thank u.. I didn’t realize fitbits did that.

They don't. While they'll give you a number, the relationship with reality is very tenuous.

cbstewart88

I also wear a Fitbit to boxing class. I am a 62 y/o female - 5'4", 142 lbs. I burn between 485-525 for an hour class consisting of 30 minutes of vigorous calisthenics and 30 minutes of bag work or sparring. I know it's not an exact science, but I hope this helps.

Giovanna9563

cbstewart88 wrote: »

I also wear a Fitbit to boxing class. I am a 62 y/o female - 5'4", 142 lbs. I burn between 485-525 for an hour class consisting of 30 minutes of vigorous calisthenics and 30 minutes of bag work or sparring. I know it's not an exact science, but I hope this helps.

Thank u, it totally does. I just assume 400. It seems like the lowest number from what I have read. And if i Use the minimum I know I won’t over credit myself with calories burned. Given my weight (which is way over 142) and the effort I put into it, it has to be more than the 400. But I will use that to be safe. Just wondering, it’s cardio, right? Or is it cardio and strength? Thank u again!

cbstewart88

Giovanna9563 wrote: »

cbstewart88 wrote: »

I also wear a Fitbit to boxing class. I am a 62 y/o female - 5'4", 142 lbs. I burn between 485-525 for an hour class consisting of 30 minutes of vigorous calisthenics and 30 minutes of bag work or sparring. I know it's not an exact science, but I hope this helps.

Thank u, it totally does. I just assume 400. It seems like the lowest number from what I have read. And if i Use the minimum I know I won’t over credit myself with calories burned. Given my weight (which is way over 142) and the effort I put into it, it has to be more than the 400. But I will use that to be safe. Just wondering, it’s cardio, right? Or is it cardio and strength? Thank u again!

I log it all into MFP as "cardio" - but I know there is strength involved also. Hitting the bag hard takes strength. Push-ups and variations of ab work takes strength. But I don't know how to log it and I don't want to start splitting hairs... LOL. You're welcome and good luck!!